Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Sigma SD1
(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

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.

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.

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Sony HX10V
SD1 Merrill | HX10V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
HX10V | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony HX10V
SD1 Merrill | HX10V | |||
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Released | April 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Sigma SD1 Merrill | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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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 |