Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony H50

Here, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony H50, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and H50 (9MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was manufactured 4 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DP3 Merrill matches up versus the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP3 Merrill provides external measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the DP3 Merrill against the H50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and H50 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and H50.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent DP3 Merrill is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.