Nikon D750 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon D750 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The D750 was announced 2 years after the SD1 Merrill which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D750 matches up vs the SD1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D750 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D750 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D750 offers outside dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Check the Nikon D750 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D750 compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D750 and SD1 Merrill is 57 and 57 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D750 and SD1 Merrill.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D750 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D750 will offer you greater detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent D750 should have an edge in sensor technology.