Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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![Nikon D810A front Nikon D810A front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-D810A.jpg)
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Announced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Released April 2012
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD1
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon D810A versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
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The D810A was revealed 2 years later than the SD1 Merrill and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D810A matches up vs the SD1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D810A & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Nikon D810A Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
D810A | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | April 2012 | More recent by 35 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Nikon D810A
SD1 Merrill | D810A |
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Common features in the Nikon D810A and Sigma SD1 Merrill
D810A | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D810A enjoys outside dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D810A versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the D810A vs the SD1 Merrill.
![Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D810A-vs-Sigma-SD1-Merrill-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810A and SD1 Merrill is 55 and 57 respectively.
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810A and SD1 Merrill.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D810A with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D810A will show greater detail because of its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent D810A provides a benefit in sensor tech.
![Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D810A-vs-Sigma-SD1-Merrill-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D810A-vs-Sigma-SD1-Merrill-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait 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 D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Nikon D810A | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sigma |
Model type | Nikon D810A | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2012-04-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXPEED 4 | 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 surface area | 861.6mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4800 x 3200 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 51 | - |
Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
Number of lenses | 309 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 880 gr (1.94 lb) | 790 gr (1.74 lb) |
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 Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | Two | One |
Price at release | $3,800 | $2,339 |