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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD10

Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

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
  • Launched April 2012
  • Old Model is Sigma SD1
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are designed by Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD1 Merrill was launched 8 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD1 Merrill grades versus the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Sigma SD10

 SD1 Merrill SD10 
RevealedApril 2012March 2004Fresher by 99 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k130kClearer display (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 SD10 SD1 Merrill 

Common features in the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sigma SD10

 SD1 Merrill SD10 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD1 Merrill offers outside dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1 Merrill versus the SD10.

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 Merrill and SD10 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 Merrill and SD10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sigma SD1 Merrill to render more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SD1 Merrill provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography advice
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography advice
Sigma SD10 Sports photography advice
61
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography features
Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
54
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
29
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (950g)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
63
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Vlogging features
Sigma SD10 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sigma SD10
 Sigma SD1 MerrillSigma SD10
General Information
Company Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma SD1 Merrill Sigma SD10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-04-10 2004-03-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4800 x 3200 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 6400 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sigma SA
Number of lenses 76 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 790g (1.74 pounds) 950g (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,339 $198