Canon T7i vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Canon T7i vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
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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
- Launched April 2012
- Succeeded the Sigma SD1

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon T7i versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The T7i was launched 4 years after the SD1 Merrill which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the T7i grades vs the SD1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T7i & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Canon T7i Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
T7i | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Launched | February 2017 | ![]() | April 2012 | More modern by 60 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Canon T7i
SD1 Merrill | T7i |
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Common features in the Canon T7i and Sigma SD1 Merrill
T7i | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Canon T7i vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon T7i has outer measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
Analyze the Canon T7i versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the T7i versus the SD1 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the T7i and SD1 Merrill is 67 and 57 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the T7i and SD1 Merrill.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon T7i to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher T7i provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon T7i vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T7i vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sigma |
Model | Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Also Known as | EOS 800D / Kiss X9i | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2017-02-15 | 2012-04-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 7 | 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 | 24 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4800 x 3200 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sigma SA |
Number of lenses | 326 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 532 gr (1.17 pounds) | 790 gr (1.74 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 600 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $749 | $2,339 |