Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T90

On this page, we are looking at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony T90, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and T90 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was announced 3 years later than the T90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the DP3 Merrill scores vs the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP3 Merrill comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony T90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the T90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and T90 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and T90.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will give greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer DP3 Merrill should have an edge in sensor innovation.