Canon 60D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon 60D versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 60D was brought out 17 months before the SD1 Merrill making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the 60D matches up against the SD1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 60D & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 60D Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 60D enjoys exterior dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 60D versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 60D versus the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 60D and SD1 Merrill is 59 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 60D and SD1 Merrill.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 60D to offer you greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older 60D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.