Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A3000

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony A3000, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and A3000 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SD1 Merrill was unveiled 16 months earlier than the A3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD1 Merrill matches up vs the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 Merrill features physical dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1 Merrill versus the A3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 Merrill and A3000 is 57 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 Merrill and A3000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A3000 to resolve extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SD1 Merrill is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.