Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony W220

The following is a complete assessment of the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony W220, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and W220 (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The SD1 Merrill was brought out 3 years after the W220 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD1 Merrill grades vs the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 Merrill offers external dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony W220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1 Merrill compared to the W220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 Merrill and W220 is 57 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 Merrill and W220.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 Merrill because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will offer extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The newer SD1 Merrill should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.