Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony HX400V

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony HX400V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The DP2 Merrill was manufactured 24 months prior to the HX400V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the DP2 Merrill matches up versus the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the HX400V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and HX400V is 83 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and HX400V.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX400V will offer more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.