Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Let's look more closely at the Nikon D200 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D200 was unveiled 7 years prior to the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D200 scores against the SD1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D200 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D200 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D200 provides exterior dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D200 vs the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D200 and SD1 Merrill is 55 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D200 and SD1 Merrill.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sigma SD1 Merrill to deliver more detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older D200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.