Sigma SD1 Merrill vs YI M1

Lets look closer at the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus YI M1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and YI. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and M1 (20MP) and the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1 Merrill was introduced 5 years before the M1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD1 Merrill grades versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD1 Merrill and YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD1 Merrill offers outside dimensions 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 YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus YI M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1 Merrill against the M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 Merrill and M1 is 57 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 Merrill and M1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD1 Merrill with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the YI M1 will offer you extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older SD1 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.