Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony TX200V

In this article, we will be comparing the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony TX200V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty close but the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The SD1 Merrill was revealed 3 months after the TX200V and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD1 Merrill scores against the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD1 Merrill has outer dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1 Merrill vs the TX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 Merrill and TX200V is 57 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 Merrill and TX200V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD1 Merrill with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX200V will render greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.