Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A350

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A350, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SD1 Merrill was released 3 years after the A350 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD1 Merrill matches up against the A350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD1 Merrill enjoys outer 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) while the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1 Merrill vs the A350.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD1 Merrill and A350 is 57 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 Merrill and A350.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sigma SD1 Merrill to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer SD1 Merrill should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.