Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony H20

Following is a comprehensive review of the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony H20, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and H20 (10MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The DP3 Merrill was introduced 3 years after the H20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DP3 Merrill matches up versus the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the H20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and H20 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and H20.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will resolve extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent DP3 Merrill provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.