Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony WX80

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony WX80, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively close but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP3 Merrill was introduced within a month of the WX80 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP3 Merrill matches up versus the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the DP3 Merrill compared to the WX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and WX80 is 83 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP3 Merrill and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP3 Merrill having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony WX80 will render extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.