Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony HX7V

Let's examine more closely at the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony HX7V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty similar but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Merrill was announced 7 months after the HX7V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the DP2 Merrill grades against the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill provides physical measurements 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 HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony HX7V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the HX7V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and HX7V is 83 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and HX7V.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX7V will offer you extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Merrill will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.