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Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50
Sigma SD1 front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Superseded the Sigma SD1
Photography Glossary

Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sigma SD1 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Sigma. The resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD1 was revealed 18 months before the SD1 Merrill making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD1 matches up against the SD1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 SD1 SD1 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Sigma SD1

 SD1 Merrill SD1 
ReleasedApril 2012September 2010More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Sigma SD1 and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 SD1 SD1 Merrill 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 has exterior dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1 versus the SD1 Merrill.

Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and SD1 Merrill is 77 and 57 respectively.

Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older SD1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD1
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD1 Street photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography features
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD1 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography advice
56
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
61
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD1 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography factors
65
environment sealing
good megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
54
environment proofing
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD1 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
lack of Time Lapse function
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
9
no video shooting
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Sigma SD1 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Sigma SD1Sigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Make Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma SD1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-09-21 2012-04-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual True II Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4800 x 3200 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 2 -
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 76 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 - 790g (1.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $2,339 $2,339