Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony H200

Below, we are looking at the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony H200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and H200 (20MP) and the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD1 Merrill was announced 9 months prior to the H200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD1 Merrill matches up versus the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 Merrill provides exterior 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) while the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony H200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1 Merrill against the H200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 Merrill and H200 is 57 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 Merrill and H200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD1 Merrill having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H200 will offer you extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SD1 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.