Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony H90

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony H90, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty similar but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 Merrill was manufactured very close to the H90 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DP1 Merrill matches up against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and H90 is 82 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and H90.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 Merrill featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H90 will offer you more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.