Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony WX350

Below is a detailed review of the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony WX350, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively similar but the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1 Merrill was unveiled 22 months before the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD1 Merrill grades against the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 Merrill has got exterior dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1 Merrill compared to the WX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 Merrill and WX350 is 57 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 Merrill and WX350.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD1 Merrill using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX350 will offer you extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SD1 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.