Canon 60Da vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon 60Da and Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the 60Da (18MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 60Da was brought out very close to the SD1 Merrill and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 60Da scores against the SD1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60Da & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Canon 60Da Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 60Da offers outer dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 60Da compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and SD1 Merrill is 59 and 57 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 60Da and SD1 Merrill.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon 60Da to provide greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.