Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony NEX-5T

Here, we will be reviewing the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The SD1 Merrill was unveiled 16 months before the NEX-5T which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD1 Merrill matches up versus the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD1 Merrill offers physical dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1 Merrill against the NEX-5T.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD1 Merrill and NEX-5T is 57 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 Merrill and NEX-5T.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-5T to offer extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD1 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.