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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • New Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Replaced the Sigma SD1
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Sigma. The image resolution of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1 Merrill was brought out 2 months earlier than the SD1 Merrill so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DP1 Merrill matches up against the SD1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 DP1 Merrill SD1 Merrill 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 SD1 Merrill DP1 Merrill 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")

Common features in the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 DP1 Merrill SD1 Merrill 
IntroducedFebruary 2012April 2012Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 Merrill enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the SD1 Merrill.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and SD1 Merrill is 82 and 57 respectively.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and SD1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
65
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography factors
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography details
48
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography features
54
good resolution (15MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
environment proof
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen ( inches)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Sigma DP1 MerrillSigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP1 Merrill Sigma SD1 Merrill
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-02-08 2012-04-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE II engine Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4704 x 3136 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range () -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 790 grams (1.74 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,250 $2,339