Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony H400

Here is a complete overview of the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony H400, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and H400 (20MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 Merrill was released 24 months prior to the H400 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP1 Merrill grades against the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 Merrill features external measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the DP1 Merrill and the H400.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and H400 is 82 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and H400.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP1 Merrill featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony H400 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.