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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T900

Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
33
Overall
47
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony T900, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and T900 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP3 Merrill was revealed 3 years later than the T900 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DP3 Merrill grades against the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Sony T900

 DP3 Merrill T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 T900 DP3 Merrill 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony T900

 DP3 Merrill T900 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP3 Merrill features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony T900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP3 Merrill vs the T900.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and T900 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and T900.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP3 Merrill with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will resolve greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern DP3 Merrill is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
Portrait photography with Sony T900
74
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
45
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (75mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
Travel photography with Sony T900
54
MP count good (15 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
56
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (75mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony T900
 Sigma DP3 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP3 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE II engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4704 x 3136 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 75mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,353 $300