Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony H90

Here, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony H90, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively close but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The DP2 Merrill was announced at a similar time to the H90 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DP2 Merrill grades versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill provides 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) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and H90 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and H90.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Merrill having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony H90 will result in greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.