Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony H200

Below is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony H200, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and H200 (20MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Merrill was announced 11 months prior to the H200 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the DP2 Merrill matches up versus the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the DP2 Merrill against the H200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and H200 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and H200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Merrill with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony H200 will provide greater detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.