Canon 7D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Canon 7D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Revealed November 2009
- Later Model is Canon 7D MII
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Old Model is Sigma SD1
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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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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.
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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
| 7D | SD1 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Canon 7D
| SD1 Merrill | 7D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2012 |  | November 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
Common features in the Canon 7D and Sigma SD1 Merrill
| 7D | SD1 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon 7D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
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.
Canon 7D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon 7D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
| Canon EOS 7D | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
| Model type | Canon EOS 7D | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2009-11-06 | 2012-04-10 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Dual Digic 4 | Dual True II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4800 x 3200 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 19 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sigma SA |
| Amount of lenses | 326 | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 860g (1.90 lbs) | 790g (1.74 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 66 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 854 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 photos | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $1,050 | $2,339 |
