Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma fp

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sigma fp, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and fp (25MP) and the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The SD1 Merrill was released 8 years prior to the fp and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD1 Merrill matches up versus the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sigma fp. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 Merrill provides exterior dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) while the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Examine the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sigma fp in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1 Merrill against the fp.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 Merrill and fp is 57 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 Merrill and fp.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD1 Merrill due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older SD1 Merrill will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.