Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A300

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony A300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and A300 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The SD1 Merrill was released 4 years later than the A300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD1 Merrill matches up vs the A300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD1 Merrill provides outer dimensions 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 Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check out the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony A300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1 Merrill vs the A300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1 Merrill and A300 is 57 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 Merrill and A300.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sigma SD1 Merrill to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SD1 Merrill is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.