Nikon D7100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7100 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D7100 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.