Nikon D3100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Nikon D3100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 124 x 96 x 75mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Previous Model is Nikon D3000
- Updated by Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Released April 2012
- Superseded the Sigma SD1
Nikon D3100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Nikon D3100 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Sigma. The resolution of the D3100 (14MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe D3100 was manufactured 15 months prior to the SD1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D3100 grades versus the SD1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D3100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3100 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D3100 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3100 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
D3100 | SD1 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Nikon D3100
SD1 Merrill | D3100 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | December 2010 | More modern by 15 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D3100 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
D3100 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D3100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D3100 has physical measurements of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while 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).
Contrast the Nikon D3100 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D3100 compared to the SD1 Merrill.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3100 and SD1 Merrill is 68 and 57 respectively.
Nikon D3100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D3100 and SD1 Merrill.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sigma SD1 Merrill to provide extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D3100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon D3100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Nikon D3100 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sigma |
Model | Nikon D3100 | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-12-21 | 2012-04-10 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 2 | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.1 x 15.4mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 355.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4800 x 3200 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 309 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 505 gr (1.11 lbs) | 790 gr (1.74 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 96 x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 919 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 550 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL14 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $565 | $2,339 |