Nikon D70 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon D70 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D70 was announced 9 years earlier than the SD1 Merrill which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D70 scores versus the SD1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D70 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D70 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D70 features outer measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D70 and the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D70 and SD1 Merrill is 61 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D70 and SD1 Merrill.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sigma SD1 Merrill to produce extra detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged D70 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.