Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony HX10V

Here is a in depth overview of the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony HX10V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly comparable but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP3 Merrill was launched 11 months later than the HX10V so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP3 Merrill matches up versus the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and HX10V is 83 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and HX10V.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX10V will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer DP3 Merrill will have a benefit in sensor innovation.