Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A77 II

On this page, we will be looking at the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The SD1 Merrill was brought out 3 years before the A77 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD1 Merrill grades against the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD1 Merrill has exterior 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) whilst the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1 Merrill vs the A77 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 Merrill and A77 II is 57 and 62 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1 Merrill and A77 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A77 II to produce extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD1 Merrill will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.