Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Revealed October 2015
- Superseded the Sony A7S
- Successor is Sony A7S III
Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony A7S II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD1 Merrill was released 4 years before the A7S II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD1 Merrill scores against the A7S II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony Alpha A7S II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Sony A7S II
SD1 Merrill | A7S II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
A7S II | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Revealed | October 2015 | April 2012 | Fresher by 42 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony A7S II
SD1 Merrill | A7S II | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD1 Merrill has got external measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1 Merrill versus the A7S II.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 Merrill and A7S II is 57 and 68 respectively.
Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 Merrill and A7S II.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD1 Merrill due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will result in more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SD1 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Sigma SD1 Merrill | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma SD1 Merrill | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-04-10 | 2015-10-12 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual True II | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 24 x 16mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 384.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4800 x 3200 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 169 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Total lenses | 76 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Maximum 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 790g (1.74 pounds) | 627g (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 All around score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $2,339 | $2,767 |