Canon 5D MIV vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

The following is a thorough review of the Canon 5D MIV and Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The 5D MIV was released 4 years after the SD1 Merrill which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 5D MIV grades against the SD1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV comes with outer dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5D MIV and Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 5D MIV versus the SD1 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and SD1 Merrill is 55 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and SD1 Merrill.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will render extra detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.