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Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1

Portability
55
Imaging
63
Features
80
Overall
69
Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Canon 7D
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Sigma SD1

 7D MII SD1 
RevealedSeptember 2014September 2010More recent by 49 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon 7D MII

 SD1 7D MII 

Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Sigma SD1

 7D MII SD1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7D MII and SD1 is 55 and 77 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D MII Portrait photography info
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Sports photography camera
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (670 CIPA)
56
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
58
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery life (670 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D MII Landscape photography information
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (670 shots)
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D MII Vlogging advice
Sigma SD1 Vlogging advice
29
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D MII and Sigma SD1
 Canon EOS 7D Mark IISigma SD1
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