Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony T99

Following is a thorough assessment of the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony T99, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 Merrill was launched 20 months after the T99 which makes 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 T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the DP1 Merrill grades versus the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 Merrill comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the DP1 Merrill and the T99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and T99 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and T99.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1 Merrill featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will give you more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer DP1 Merrill is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.