Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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![Nikon D800E front Nikon D800E front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-D800E/Nikon-D800E-front.jpg)
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Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Announced June 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon D700
(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
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD1
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Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon D800E versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
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The D800E was brought out 3 months later than the SD1 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D800E matches up versus the SD1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D800E & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D800E Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
D800E | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Nikon D800E
SD1 Merrill | D800E |
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Common features in the Nikon D800E and Sigma SD1 Merrill
D800E | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Revealed | June 2012 | ![]() | April 2012 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D800E provides external measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D800E versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the D800E against the SD1 Merrill.
![Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D800E-vs-Sigma-SD1-Merrill-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D800E and SD1 Merrill is 54 and 57 respectively.
![Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D800E-vs-Sigma-SD1-Merrill-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D800E and SD1 Merrill.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D800E due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D800E will resolve more detail having its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
![Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D800E-vs-Sigma-SD1-Merrill-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D800E-vs-Sigma-SD1-Merrill-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D800E vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Nikon D800E | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sigma |
Model | Nikon D800E | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2012-06-11 | 2012-04-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 3 | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4800 x 3200 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | - |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
Number of lenses | 309 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 900 gr (1.98 pounds) | 790 gr (1.74 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2979 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Retail pricing | $2,389 | $2,339 |