Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma Quattro H

The following is a detailed analysis of the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sigma Quattro H, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SD1 Merrill was unveiled 4 years prior to the Quattro H which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD1 Merrill grades versus the Quattro H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sigma sd Quattro H. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 Merrill has got physical dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1 Merrill versus the Quattro H.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 Merrill and Quattro H is 57 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 Merrill and Quattro H.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 Merrill with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will provide you with extra detail having an extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD1 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor tech.