Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony HX80

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony HX80, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Merrill was introduced 5 years before the HX80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the DP2 Merrill grades vs the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Merrill features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the HX80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and HX80 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and HX80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Merrill with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX80 will give you greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill is going to be behind in sensor technology.