Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A99 II

Below is a in depth analysis of the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1 Merrill was unveiled 5 years prior to the A99 II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SD1 Merrill scores vs the A99 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony Alpha A99 II. The full galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD1 Merrill has got outer 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 Sony A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check out the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A99 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1 Merrill against the A99 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 Merrill and A99 II is 57 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 Merrill and A99 II.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD1 Merrill with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A99 II will give you more detail having an extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SD1 Merrill is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.