Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony WX300

Below is a thorough overview of the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony WX300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP3 Merrill was manufactured very close to the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the DP3 Merrill scores versus the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and WX300 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and WX300.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP3 Merrill because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX300 will provide extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.