Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony HX50V

Here, we are matching up the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony HX50V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 Merrill was launched 14 months prior to the HX50V making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the DP1 Merrill scores vs the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 Merrill provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the HX50V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and HX50V is 82 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and HX50V.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1 Merrill due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX50V will give more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.