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Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon 80D
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Old Model is Sigma SD1
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Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 90D was launched 7 years after the SD1 Merrill which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 90D grades against the SD1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 90D SD1 Merrill 
LaunchedAugust 2019April 2012More modern by 90 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Canon 90D

 SD1 Merrill 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 90D SD1 Merrill 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 90D provides physical measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 90D and the SD1 Merrill.

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and SD1 Merrill is 60 and 57 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 90D to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger 90D will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
65
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography factors
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
amazing sensor resolution (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,300 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
61
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 90D
Travel photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
78
better than average battery pack (1,300 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (33MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
54
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
amazing sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,300 shots)
does not have image stabilization
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Sigma SD1 Merrill
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 90D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Canon EOS 90DSigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS 90D Sigma SD1 Merrill
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2019-08-28 2012-04-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6960 x 4640 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Total lenses 326 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 gr (1.55 lb) 790 gr (1.74 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,199 $2,339