Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony HX90V

In this article, we will be matching up the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony HX90V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Merrill was introduced 4 years before the HX90V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DP2 Merrill scores versus the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Merrill and the HX90V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and HX90V is 83 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and HX90V.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Merrill using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX90V will show more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.