Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T900

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony T900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.