Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony TX9

Its time to look more in depth at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony TX9, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was brought out 2 years after the TX9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the DP3 Merrill scores vs the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP3 Merrill compared to the TX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and TX9 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP3 Merrill and TX9.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will produce extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer DP3 Merrill provides an edge in sensor technology.