Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.