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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD9

Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD9 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
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD1
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Replacement is Sigma SD10
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD9 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are designed by Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD1 Merrill was manufactured 9 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD1 Merrill grades versus the SD9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Sigma SD9

 SD1 Merrill SD9 
LaunchedApril 2012November 2002Fresher by 115 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k130kCrisper display (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 SD9 SD1 Merrill 

Common features in the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sigma SD9

 SD1 Merrill SD9 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 Merrill comes with physical measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1 Merrill against the SD9.

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 Merrill and SD9 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 Merrill and SD9.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sigma SD1 Merrill to resolve more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SD1 Merrill will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography details
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography details
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
47
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography information
Sigma SD9 Street photography information
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography factors
Sigma SD9 Sports photography factors
61
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography info
Sigma SD9 Travel photography info
54
weather sealing
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
29
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
low MP (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Vlogging information
Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
9
can't shoot video
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sigma SD9
 Sigma SD1 MerrillSigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma SD1 Merrill Sigma SD9
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-04-10 2002-11-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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 400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sigma SA
Total lenses 76 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 1.8"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 790g (1.74 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
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 shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $2,339 $3,001