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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony T900

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony T900 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • New Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony T900 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony T900, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and T900 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 Merrill was launched 3 years after the T900 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP1 Merrill matches up versus the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Sony T900

 DP1 Merrill T900 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 T900 DP1 Merrill 
Display sizing3.5""Larger display (+3.5")
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony T900

 DP1 Merrill T900 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 Merrill provides exterior measurements 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 T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the T900.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and T900 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and T900.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1 Merrill featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will offer more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent DP1 Merrill is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography info
Sony T900 Street photography info
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
48
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography info
Sony T900 Travel photography info
54
MP count good (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography features
Sony T900 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (")
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging features
Sony T900 Vlogging features
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony T900
 Sigma DP1 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE II engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4704 x 3136 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2s
Max shutter speed - 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,250 $300