Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony W710

The following is a in-depth overview of the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony W710, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively close but the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1 Merrill was brought out 9 months before the W710 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD1 Merrill grades versus the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 Merrill provides outer dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD1 Merrill against the W710.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 Merrill and W710 is 57 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 Merrill and W710.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 Merrill featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W710 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SD1 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor technology.