Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony W320

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony W320, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The SD1 Merrill was revealed 2 years after the W320 which is quite a serious difference 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 W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD1 Merrill grades versus the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD1 Merrill features outside measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) and the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD1 Merrill compared to the W320.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 Merrill and W320 is 57 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 Merrill and W320.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 Merrill using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will give more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SD1 Merrill provides a benefit in sensor tech.