Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony HX100V

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony HX100V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 Merrill was unveiled 4 months after the HX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DP1 Merrill grades vs the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill features outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the DP1 Merrill and the HX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and HX100V is 82 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and HX100V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP1 Merrill using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX100V will show greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.