Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony T900

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.