Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony RX10 IV

Here, we will be analyzing the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony RX10 IV, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD1 Merrill was introduced 6 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD1 Merrill scores vs the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD1 Merrill offers external measurements 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 RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Check out the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1 Merrill and the RX10 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 Merrill and RX10 IV is 57 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 Merrill and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD1 Merrill having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 IV will show more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1 Merrill will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.