Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony WX1

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony WX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizing.

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The SD1 Merrill was unveiled 2 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD1 Merrill matches up against the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 Merrill features external dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SD1 Merrill compared to the WX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 Merrill and WX1 is 57 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 Merrill and WX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD1 Merrill having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will give greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SD1 Merrill should have an edge in sensor innovation.