Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony WX350

Here, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony WX350, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty similar but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was manufactured 13 months earlier than the WX350 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DP3 Merrill matches up against the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill features external dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the WX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and WX350 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and WX350.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP3 Merrill featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX350 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP3 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.