Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony H300

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony H300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and H300 (20MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was released 13 months before the H300 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DP3 Merrill matches up against the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill has outside measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the H300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and H300 is 83 and 63 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP3 Merrill and H300.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP3 Merrill featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony H300 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged DP3 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.