Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon D700 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. The resolution of the D700 (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the D700 (Full frame) and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The D700 was introduced 4 years before the SD1 Merrill which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D700 scores against the SD1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D700 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D700 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D700 has external dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D700 versus the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D700 and SD1 Merrill is 54 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D700 and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D700 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will offer extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged D700 is going to be behind in sensor tech.