Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony WX300

On this page, we will be matching up the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony WX300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD1 Merrill was unveiled 10 months before the WX300 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD1 Merrill grades vs the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD1 Merrill provides external dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD1 Merrill compared to the WX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 Merrill and WX300 is 57 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 Merrill and WX300.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 Merrill having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX300 will provide extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SD1 Merrill will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.