Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A6000

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony A6000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD1 Merrill was unveiled 24 months prior to the A6000 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD1 Merrill matches up versus the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD1 Merrill comes with exterior measurements 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 A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony A6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1 Merrill vs the A6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 Merrill and A6000 is 57 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 Merrill and A6000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A6000 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD1 Merrill will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.