Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony S950

Its time to examine more closely at the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony S950, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and S950 (10MP) and the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The SD1 Merrill was introduced 3 years after the S950 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD1 Merrill grades vs the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD1 Merrill offers external dimensions 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 S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1 Merrill against the S950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD1 Merrill and S950 is 57 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 Merrill and S950.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 Merrill having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will offer more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SD1 Merrill should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.