Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony H200

Here, we are analyzing the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony H200, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and H200 (20MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 Merrill was manufactured 11 months earlier than the H200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DP1 Merrill grades vs the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 Merrill offers outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the H200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and H200 is 82 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and H200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1 Merrill featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H200 will offer greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill is going to be behind in sensor tech.