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Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71
Nikon D7100 front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon D7000
  • New Model is Nikon D7200
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Older Model is Sigma SD1
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Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon D7100 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D7100 was manufactured 13 months later than the SD1 Merrill making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D7100 matches up against the SD1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 D7100 SD1 Merrill 
RevealedApril 2013April 2012Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Nikon D7100

 SD1 Merrill D7100 

Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 D7100 SD1 Merrill 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7100 provides physical dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D7100 and Sigma SD1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D7100 versus the SD1 Merrill.

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7100 and SD1 Merrill is 59 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7100 and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D7100 to produce greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer D7100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
61
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D7100
Travel photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
66
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
54
environment proof
decent megapixels (15MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D7100
Landscape photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
63
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
30
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Nikon D7100Sigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D7100 Sigma SD1 Merrill
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-04-25 2012-04-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Sigma SA
Available lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 grams (1.69 pounds) 790 grams (1.74 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1256 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots Two Single
Launch pricing $800 $2,339