Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A33

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A33, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD1 Merrill was introduced 20 months after the A33 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD1 Merrill grades against the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 Merrill provides outside dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1 Merrill compared to the A33.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 Merrill and A33 is 57 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 Merrill and A33.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sigma SD1 Merrill to offer more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SD1 Merrill should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.