Canon 7D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Its time to look closer at the Canon 7D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 7D was introduced 3 years before the SD1 Merrill which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7D scores against the SD1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 7D Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 7D comes with outside dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 7D vs the SD1 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7D and SD1 Merrill is 56 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7D and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 7D to provide you with more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.