Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony HX20V

Here is a in-depth overview of the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony HX20V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP3 Merrill was unveiled 6 months later than the HX20V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the DP3 Merrill matches up versus the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP3 Merrill has got outside dimensions 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 HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony HX20V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and HX20V is 83 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and HX20V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX20V will resolve more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.