Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony WX50

Below, we will be analyzing the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony WX50, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SD1 Merrill was announced 3 months later than the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD1 Merrill matches up versus the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 Merrill offers external measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1 Merrill against the WX50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 Merrill and WX50 is 57 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 Merrill and WX50.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD1 Merrill with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX50 will offer you greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.