Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony TX9

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony TX9, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 Merrill was released 20 months after the TX9 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the DP1 Merrill matches up versus the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has 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 TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DP1 Merrill vs the TX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and TX9 is 82 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and TX9.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1 Merrill because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher DP1 Merrill is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.