Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A6500

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony A6500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and A6500 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD1 Merrill was brought out 5 years earlier than the A6500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD1 Merrill scores vs the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony Alpha a6500. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 Merrill has got outside measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1 Merrill versus the A6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD1 Merrill and A6500 is 57 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 Merrill and A6500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A6500 to result in extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SD1 Merrill will be behind in sensor technology.