Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony H50

Here, we are looking at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony H50, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and H50 (9MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Merrill was revealed 3 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the DP2 Merrill matches up vs the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony H50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Merrill and the H50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and H50 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and H50.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Merrill with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Merrill is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.