Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A9 II
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![Sigma SD1 Merrill front Sigma SD1 Merrill front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sigma-SD1-Merrill-ek-fs.jpg)
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A9 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
- Launched April 2012
- Previous Model is Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Launched October 2019
- Previous Model is Sony A9
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A9 II Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony A9 II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SD1 Merrill (15MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the SD1 Merrill (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.
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The SD1 Merrill was introduced 8 years prior to the A9 II which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD1 Merrill grades vs the A9 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A9 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 Merrill & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Sony A9 II
SD1 Merrill | A9 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
A9 II | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Launched | October 2019 | ![]() | April 2012 | Newer by 91 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+980k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma SD1 Merrill and Sony A9 II
SD1 Merrill | A9 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 Merrill has outer dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Compare the Sigma SD1 Merrill versus Sony A9 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1 Merrill vs the A9 II.
![Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A9 II size comparison Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A9 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-SD1-Merrill-vs-Sony-Alpha-A9-Mark-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 Merrill and A9 II is 57 and 62 respectively.
![Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-SD1-Merrill-vs-Sony-Alpha-A9-Mark-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 Merrill and A9 II.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 Merrill using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A9 II will offer you greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SD1 Merrill is going to be behind in sensor technology.
![Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sigma-SD1-Merrill-vs-Sony-Alpha-A9-Mark-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-SD1-Merrill-vs-Sony-Alpha-A9-Mark-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony A9 II Specifications
Sigma SD1 Merrill | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma SD1 Merrill | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-04-10 | 2019-10-03 |
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 dimensions | 24 x 16mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 384.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4800 x 3200 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Available lenses | 76 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 790g (1.74 lbs) | 678g (1.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 690 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Launch price | $2,339 | $4,498 |