Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony W560

Below, we will be contrasting the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony W560, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The SD1 Merrill was revealed 16 months later than the W560 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD1 Merrill scores versus the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD1 Merrill enjoys 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) while the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony W560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1 Merrill against the W560.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 Merrill and W560 is 57 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 Merrill and W560.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD1 Merrill having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will show more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher SD1 Merrill provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.