Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony HX7V

On this page, we are reviewing the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony HX7V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very comparable but the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The SD1 Merrill was announced 9 months after the HX7V so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD1 Merrill grades against the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD1 Merrill has got exterior measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1 Merrill versus the HX7V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD1 Merrill and HX7V is 57 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 Merrill and HX7V.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 Merrill with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX7V will show more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SD1 Merrill should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.