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Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Nikon D810A front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(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
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(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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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 D810A SD1 Merrill 
ReleasedFebruary 2015April 2012More recent by 35 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Nikon D810A

 SD1 Merrill D810A 

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 D810A SD1 Merrill 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed 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

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

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810A and SD1 Merrill is 55 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

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 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
great MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
65
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810A Street photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography features
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D810A
Sports photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
61
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810A Travel photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography factors
69
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
environment proof
great MP (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
54
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
great MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
63
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no liveview
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810A Vlogging features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Vlogging features
30
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Nikon D810ASigma SD1 Merrill
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