Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony HX300

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony HX300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 Merrill was announced 12 months earlier than the HX300 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the DP1 Merrill grades vs the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has got outer dimensions 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 HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony HX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the DP1 Merrill compared to the HX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and HX300 is 82 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and HX300.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 Merrill having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX300 will offer extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.