Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony W510

Here, we will be looking at the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony W510, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and W510 (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The SD1 Merrill was released 16 months after the W510 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD1 Merrill scores against the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD1 Merrill offers physical measurements 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 W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1 Merrill vs the W510.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 Merrill and W510 is 57 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1 Merrill and W510.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 Merrill because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will give you more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SD1 Merrill is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.