Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T90

Lets look closer at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony T90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and T90 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Merrill was launched 3 years later than the T90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the DP2 Merrill scores vs the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has 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) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the T90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and T90 is 83 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and T90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Merrill because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer DP2 Merrill should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.