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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V

Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Superseded the Sigma SD1
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
Photography Glossary

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very comparable but the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1 Merrill was introduced 2 months after the HX10V so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD1 Merrill scores vs the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Sony HX10V

 SD1 Merrill HX10V 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 HX10V SD1 Merrill 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony HX10V

 SD1 Merrill HX10V 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 Merrill provides exterior dimensions 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 HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1 Merrill versus the HX10V.

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD1 Merrill and HX10V is 57 and 91 respectively.

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 Merrill and HX10V.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD1 Merrill having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX10V will produce more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
37
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography info
Sony HX10V Street photography info
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
61
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography features
Sony HX10V Travel photography features
54
weather proof
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (234g)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony HX10V
 Sigma SD1 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-10 2012-02-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual True II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4800 x 3200 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 790g (1.74 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $2,339 $616