Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony HX30V

Below is a in depth analysis of the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony HX30V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty similar but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 Merrill was released within a month of the HX30V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP2 Merrill matches up against the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill offers outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony HX30V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the HX30V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and HX30V is 83 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and HX30V.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Merrill featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX30V will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.