Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony NEX-3

In this article, we will be analyzing the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony NEX-3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD1 Merrill was manufactured 23 months after the NEX-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SD1 Merrill matches up against the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 Merrill enjoys physical dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1 Merrill and the NEX-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 Merrill and NEX-3 is 57 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 Merrill and NEX-3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sigma SD1 Merrill to produce greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SD1 Merrill should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.