Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony WX50

Following is a extended comparison of the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony WX50, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very well matched but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The DP3 Merrill was announced 12 months after the WX50 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DP3 Merrill matches up vs the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the WX50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and WX50 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP3 Merrill and WX50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX50 will give extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer DP3 Merrill will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.