Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma fp L

Here is a detailed comparison of the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma fp L, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1 Merrill was launched 10 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD1 Merrill matches up vs the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 Merrill features outer measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1 Merrill against the fp L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 Merrill and fp L is 57 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 Merrill and fp L.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD1 Merrill because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sigma fp L will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 46MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SD1 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.