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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T900

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Later Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T900 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony T900, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and T900 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Merrill was revealed 3 years after the T900 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DP2 Merrill matches up against the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony T900

 DP2 Merrill T900 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 T900 DP2 Merrill 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony T900

 DP2 Merrill T900 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Merrill provides external 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 T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the T900.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and T900 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and T900.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Merrill with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will produce greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Merrill will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography info
Sony T900 Street photography info
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
44
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography info
Sony T900 Travel photography info
54
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
55
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Vlogging with Sony T900
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony T900
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE II engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4704 x 3136 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640x480 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $931 $300