Canon 50D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon 50D and Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the 50D (15MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 50D was launched 4 years earlier than the SD1 Merrill and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 50D scores vs the SD1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 50D & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Canon 50D Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 50D provides physical measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 50D vs the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 50D and SD1 Merrill is 57 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 50D and SD1 Merrill.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older 50D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.