Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony HX7V

Here is a thorough comparison of the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony HX7V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively close but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was announced 18 months later than the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the DP3 Merrill scores against the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill has got external measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony HX7V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the HX7V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and HX7V is 83 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP3 Merrill and HX7V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX7V will result in extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer DP3 Merrill is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.