Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony TF1

Here is a thorough overview of the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony TF1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively close but the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD1 Merrill was brought out 14 months prior to the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD1 Merrill scores against the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD1 Merrill has physical 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 TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1 Merrill against the TF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 Merrill and TF1 is 57 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 Merrill and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD1 Merrill because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony TF1 will result in extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1 Merrill will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.