Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony HX9V

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony HX9V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly well matched but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Merrill was released 7 months later than the HX9V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DP2 Merrill matches up vs the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill comes with physical measurements 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 HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the HX9V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and HX9V is 83 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Merrill and HX9V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Merrill because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX9V will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Merrill provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.