Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony NEX-5N

Here is a complete comparison of the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony NEX-5N, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD1 Merrill was announced 7 months later than the NEX-5N so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD1 Merrill matches up vs the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD1 Merrill comes with external measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1 Merrill vs the NEX-5N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 Merrill and NEX-5N is 57 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 Merrill and NEX-5N.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-5N to provide you with greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SD1 Merrill should have a benefit in sensor technology.