Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony H300

Here, we are contrasting the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony H300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and H300 (20MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Merrill was released 24 months prior to the H300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP2 Merrill grades vs the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill features exterior measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 Merrill against the H300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and H300 is 83 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and H300.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Merrill featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H300 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.