Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX50V

Following is a in-depth review of the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX50V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD1 Merrill was announced 12 months before the HX50V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD1 Merrill matches up vs the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD1 Merrill features outer measurements 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD1 Merrill compared to the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 Merrill and HX50V is 57 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 Merrill and HX50V.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD1 Merrill having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX50V will provide you with more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor tech.