Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony HX50V

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony HX50V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was released 3 months earlier than the HX50V so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the DP3 Merrill grades vs the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP3 Merrill has outer measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and HX50V is 83 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP3 Merrill and HX50V.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX50V will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively.