Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony WX150

Below, we will be evaluating the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony WX150, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SD1 Merrill was introduced 2 months later than the WX150 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD1 Merrill scores against the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 Merrill comes with external measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1 Merrill vs the WX150.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 Merrill and WX150 is 57 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1 Merrill and WX150.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD1 Merrill using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony WX150 will show greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.