Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1
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Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 51200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Superseded the Canon 7D
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Revealed September 2010
- Replacement is Sigma SD1 Merrill
Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and SD1 (15MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 7D MII was revealed 4 years later than the SD1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 7D MII grades versus the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Sigma SD1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Sigma SD1
7D MII | SD1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | September 2010 | More recent by 49 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon 7D MII
SD1 | 7D MII |
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Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Sigma SD1
7D MII | SD1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 7D MII enjoys outside dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 7D MII compared to the SD1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7D MII and SD1 is 55 and 77 respectively.
Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7D MII and SD1.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 7D MII to offer you greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger 7D MII is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Sigma SD1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sigma |
Model | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Sigma SD1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-09-15 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 (dual) | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.4 x 15mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 336.0mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4800 x 3200 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | - |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 65 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 65 | 2 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sigma SA |
Available lenses | 326 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 910 grams (2.01 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1082 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,086 | $2,339 |