Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony WX30

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony WX30, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very similar but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP3 Merrill was launched 18 months later than the WX30 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the DP3 Merrill matches up versus the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP3 Merrill comes with external measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the DP3 Merrill compared to the WX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and WX30 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP3 Merrill and WX30.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX30 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent DP3 Merrill is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.