Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony T99

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony T99, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Merrill was revealed 20 months after the T99 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DP2 Merrill matches up against the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys exterior 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 T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony T99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the T99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and T99 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and T99.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will show greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer DP2 Merrill provides a benefit in sensor tech.