Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony HX7V

In this article, we are analyzing the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony HX7V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very comparable but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 Merrill was manufactured 7 months after the HX7V which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DP1 Merrill grades versus the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the DP1 Merrill against the HX7V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and HX7V is 82 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and HX7V.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 Merrill featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX7V will provide more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent DP1 Merrill is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.