Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony H20

Below, we are matching up the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony H20, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and H20 (10MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The DP2 Merrill was released 2 years after the H20 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP2 Merrill grades vs the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony H20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the H20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and H20 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and H20.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer DP2 Merrill provides a benefit in sensor innovation.