Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony H90

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony H90, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The DP3 Merrill was launched 11 months after the H90 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DP3 Merrill scores vs the H90 with regard 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-H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP3 Merrill offers 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) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and H90 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and H90.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP3 Merrill featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H90 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger DP3 Merrill provides an edge in sensor technology.