Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon D30 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D30 was introduced 12 years before the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D30 grades against the SD1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS D30 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D30 features outside dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D30 compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and SD1 Merrill is 57 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sigma SD1 Merrill to offer greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older D30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.