Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony H20

Here, we are reviewing the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony H20, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and H20 (10MP) and the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The SD1 Merrill was revealed 2 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD1 Merrill grades versus the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 Merrill features exterior dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) and the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1 Merrill compared to the H20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD1 Merrill and H20 is 57 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 Merrill and H20.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD1 Merrill with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will render extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SD1 Merrill provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.