Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
- Announced January 2020
- Previous Model is Nikon D750
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Announced April 2012
- Old Model is Sigma SD1
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Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D780 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe D780 was revealed 7 years after the SD1 Merrill which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D780 grades against the SD1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
| D780 | SD1 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2020 |  | April 2012 | More modern by 95 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2359k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+1899k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Nikon D780
| SD1 Merrill | D780 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D780 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
| D780 | SD1 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D780 has outer dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D780 compared to the SD1 Merrill.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D780 and SD1 Merrill is 57 and 57 respectively.
Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D780 and SD1 Merrill.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D780 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon D780 will give greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent D780 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon D780 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
| Nikon D780 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model | Nikon D780 | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2020-01-07 | 2012-04-10 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 6 | Dual True II |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4800 x 3200 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 51 | - |
| Cross focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
| Available lenses | 309 | 76 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 900 seconds | - |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 840 grams (1.85 pounds) | 790 grams (1.74 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 2260 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL15b | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
| Card slots | 2 | 1 |
| Launch price | $2,297 | $2,339 |