Canon 7D MII vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 7D MII versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was announced 2 years after the SD1 Merrill which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 7D MII matches up vs the SD1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 7D Mark II & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 7D MII Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 7D MII offers outside measurements 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 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 7D MII vs the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and SD1 Merrill is 55 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D MII and SD1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon 7D MII to offer more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger 7D MII provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.