Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony HX80

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony HX80, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The DP3 Merrill was introduced 4 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP3 Merrill scores vs the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys outer dimensions 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 HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony HX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and HX80 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and HX80.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX80 will show more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged DP3 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor tech.