Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony NEX-6

Here is a extensive analysis of the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony NEX-6, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The SD1 Merrill was introduced 11 months before the NEX-6 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD1 Merrill matches up against the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 Merrill comes with external dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1 Merrill vs the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 Merrill and NEX-6 is 57 and 85 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 Merrill and NEX-6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-6 to provide extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SD1 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.