Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A6600

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony A6600, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD1 Merrill was announced 8 years prior to the A6600 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD1 Merrill grades vs the A6600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Alpha a6600. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 Merrill offers exterior measurements 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 A6600 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1 Merrill versus the A6600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 Merrill and A6600 is 57 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 Merrill and A6600.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A6600 to deliver greater detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.