Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony TX9

Following is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony TX9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Merrill was unveiled 20 months after the TX9 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the DP2 Merrill scores versus the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the TX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and TX9 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and TX9.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will render more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer DP2 Merrill provides an advantage in sensor innovation.