Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony H70

Here is a in depth overview of the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony H70, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively close but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP3 Merrill was introduced 2 years later than the H70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DP3 Merrill scores versus the H70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill features physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony H70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the DP3 Merrill against the H70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and H70 is 83 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and H70.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony H70 will result in extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent DP3 Merrill will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.