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Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Revealed June 2005
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Replaced the Sigma SD1
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Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 20Da and Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 20Da was brought out 7 years before the SD1 Merrill which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 20Da scores against the SD1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 20Da SD1 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Canon 20Da

 SD1 Merrill 20Da 
IntroducedApril 2012June 2005Newer by 83 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k118kCrisper display (+342k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 20Da SD1 Merrill 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20Da provides outer measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 20Da vs the SD1 Merrill.

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and SD1 Merrill is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and SD1 Merrill.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sigma SD1 Merrill to provide extra detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 20Da will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 20Da
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
51
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography details
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography advice
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography advice
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
61
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography information
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography information
42
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
weather proof
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 20Da vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Canon EOS 20DaSigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Sigma SD1 Merrill
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2005-06-01 2012-04-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 3504 x 2336 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 326 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 118k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s -
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lbs) 790 gr (1.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,499 $2,339