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Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
55
Features
30
Overall
45

Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon 80D
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 90D versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 90D was unveiled 7 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 90D grades versus the DP1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 90D DP1 Merrill 
LaunchedAugust 2019February 2012More recent by 92 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Canon 90D

 DP1 Merrill 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 90D DP1 Merrill 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 90D has external dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 90D versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 90D and the DP1 Merrill.

Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and DP1 Merrill is 60 and 82 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon 90D to give you greater detail having an extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent 90D will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 90D
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
83
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 90D
Street photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
71
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (1,300 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
47
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography info
78
better than average battery life (1,300 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
amazing megapixels (33MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
53
MP count good (15MP)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 90D
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery life (1,300 per charge)
no image stabilization
50
focusing manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen ( inch)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Sigma DP1 Merrill
71
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
no image stabilization
21
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Canon EOS 90DSigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 90D Sigma DP1 Merrill
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-08-28 2012-02-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Dual TRUE II engine
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 33 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches -
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 gr (1.55 pounds) 330 gr (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,199 $1,250