Clicky

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony HX9V

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony HX9V Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony HX9V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively close but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The DP1 Merrill was unveiled 7 months later than the HX9V so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the DP1 Merrill grades against the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban