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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma fp

Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma fp 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
  • Announced April 2012
  • Replaced the Sigma SD1
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma fp Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Sigma fp

 SD1 Merrill fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 fp SD1 Merrill 
IntroducedJuly 2019April 2012Fresher by 88 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sigma fp

 SD1 Merrill fp 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma fp size comparison

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

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography information
Sigma fp Street photography information
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
Sports photography with Sigma fp
61
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proofing
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
78
weather proof
has focus via touch
megapixel count great (25MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
megapixel count great (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
37
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sigma fp
 Sigma SD1 MerrillSigma fp
General Information
Brand Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma SD1 Merrill Sigma fp
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-04-10 2019-07-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Dual True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4800 x 3200 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Leica L
Available lenses 76 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 790 gr (1.74 pounds) 422 gr (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $2,339 $2,050