Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony H55

Here, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony H55, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Merrill was released 21 months after the H55 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DP2 Merrill grades vs the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Merrill comes with outside 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 H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the DP2 Merrill and the H55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and H55 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and H55.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger DP2 Merrill is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.