Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A7R II
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A7R II Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Released June 2015
- Old Model is Sony A7R
- Renewed by Sony A7R III
Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A7R II Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A7R II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD1 Merrill was brought out 4 years earlier than the A7R II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD1 Merrill matches up vs the A7R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A7R II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Sony A7R II
SD1 Merrill | A7R II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
A7R II | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Released | June 2015 | April 2012 | More modern by 38 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony A7R II
SD1 Merrill | A7R II | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD1 Merrill provides outside 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) and the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A7R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1 Merrill compared to the A7R II.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 Merrill and A7R II is 57 and 68 respectively.
Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1 Merrill and A7R II.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD1 Merrill because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7R II will offer you extra detail having its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A7R II Specifications
Sigma SD1 Merrill | Sony Alpha A7R II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma SD1 Merrill | Sony Alpha A7R II |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-04-10 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual True II | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 24 x 16mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 384.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4800 x 3200 | 7974 x 5316 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 399 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Available lenses | 76 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (1.74 pounds) | 625 grams (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 98 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3434 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $2,339 | $2,913 |