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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD15

Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD1
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD14
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SD1 Merrill was unveiled 2 years after the SD15 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD1 Merrill scores vs the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Sigma SD15

 SD1 Merrill SD15 
AnnouncedApril 2012February 2010More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 SD15 SD1 Merrill 

Common features in the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sigma SD15

 SD1 Merrill SD15 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD1 Merrill offers external dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

See the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1 Merrill versus the SD15.

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 Merrill and SD15 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 Merrill and SD15.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sigma SD1 Merrill to render more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SD1 Merrill provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
Street photography with Sigma SD15
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
61
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography features
Sigma SD15 Travel photography features
54
environment proofing
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography highlights
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Vlogging details
Sigma SD15 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
9
lack of video recording
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sigma SD15
 Sigma SD1 MerrillSigma SD15
General Information
Brand Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma SD1 Merrill Sigma SD15
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-04-10 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual True II True II
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4800 x 3200 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sigma SA
Number of lenses 76 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 790 gr (1.74 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $2,339 $1,500