Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony W330

The following is a extended review of the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony W330, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively close but the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD1 Merrill was introduced 2 years after the W330 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD1 Merrill scores against the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD1 Merrill provides external dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) while the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony W330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1 Merrill versus the W330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 Merrill and W330 is 57 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 Merrill and W330.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 Merrill having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will result in extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SD1 Merrill will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.