Sigma SD1

Sigma SD1 is Sigma's Advanced DSLR digital camera initially revealed on September of 2010. It comes with a 15 MegaPixel, CMOS (Foveon X3) APS-C sized sensor and has a peak resolution of 4800 x 3200.

Sigma launched the newer Sigma SD1 Merrill (Read Full Comparison) to upgrade this model.

The SD1 stands at #58 out of 92 in Advanced DSLR cameras and all around #434 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. You can try our Smart camera finder to get camera listings based on your customized criteria.

Below is a diagram of specific criteria used in the scoring system.

The Sigma SD1 is part of a family of products. You can view the detailed range underneath.

You can check the SD1 from several angles in the gallery here.

Below is a checklist of advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma SD1 based on aspects which are often seen as crucial in a digital camera.

The Sigma SD1 is powered by the Dual True II chip. The dimension of the sensor on the Sigma SD1 is 24mm x 16mm (APS-C). The 384 mm² sensor is able to resolve 4800 x 3200 pixels .

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The CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor boasts 15 megapixels and gives a standard ISO range of 0 to 0. RAW photos are supported therefore you have wider room to maneuver in post.

The graphic underneath displays the SD1's sensor dimensions when compared to other popular sizes. The SD1 sensor comes with a crop factor of 1.5 and is highlighted in green.

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To get an understanding of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Sigma SD1 has a weight of 0.00 lbs ( grams / 0.00 ounces) and the measurement of the camera is 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1"). The weight of general Advanced DSLR camera is 776 grams and the Sigma SD1 is lighter when compared to other rivals.

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Underneath is a picture of the Sigma SD1 next to a soda so you can have a feel for its scale.

The top view just below will highlight the button layout on the SD1.

The SD1 uses the Sigma SA mount and has 77 lenses available for sale. Below is some of the lenses we have in our database which will work with the SD1.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM18-125mmf/3.8-5.6 490g

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art135mmf/1.81130g

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Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM12-24mmf/4.5-5.6 670g

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro24-70mmf/2.8 715g

Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art14-24mmf/2.81150g

Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye5mmf/2.8 470g

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Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A20mmf/1.4 950g

The SD1 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Cameras which have NFC and Bluetooth compatibility can easily be used wirelessly by smartphones. You will be able to send images and at times change settings with no need to connect straight to the camera.

Many applications even give a Liveview and press the shutter if you aren't close to the camera. If the camera includes a HDMI out, it could be hooked up to an external monitor. The majority of cameras enable you to charge the battery through the USB port.

Sigma SD1 doesn't record video. If you are searching for a digital camera to take only images, this might not be a concern.

Sigma SD1 has got weather sealing making it a very good selection to use for tricky places. This can be particularly handy whenever you are unsure about the elements you might encounter for outdoor photography.

The Sigma SD1 comes with a 3 inch fixed display supporting a resolution of 460 thousand dots.

Please note that the display screen offers no touch support.

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The View Finder specifications regarding Sigma SD1 are the following:

• ViewFinder Optical (pentaprism)
• ViewFinder Coverage 96%
• ViewFinder Magnification 0.64x

In those sunny outdoor situations which make the camera screens washed out and hard to view, viewfinders will be rather valuable.

Sigma SD1 is able to shoot continuously at 5.0 frames/s. The maximum shutter speed is 1/2000s.

Sigma SD1 boasts both built-in flash and also external flash ability.

Sigma SD1 boasts both Phase Detect AF along with Contrast Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is more faster & precise when compared to Contrast Detect autofocusing.

The Sensor comes with 11 focus points to select from. Sigma SD1 has got manual focus if needed for low light scenarios or you need to have more precise control on focus.

The typical Advanced DSLR camera battery life is 909. Nikon D780 features the highest (2260) battery life for this class of cameras.

Below is a listing of Advanced DSLR cameras which have the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon D780
SD1 vs D7802260 yesnoyes

Nikon D850
SD1 vs D8501840 yesyesyes

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Nikon Df
SD1 vs Df1400 yesnono

Canon 90D
SD1 vs 90D1300 yesnoyes

Nikon D500
SD1 vs D5001240 yesyesyes

The following bar chart displays a analysis of the Sigma SD1 for varying categories of photography. To learn more, scroll to the specific paragraph underneath.

The Sigma SD1 has a rating of 65 which is nice, and means the camera is a good choice to use for portraits. Photographing portraits favors greatly towards sensor size, RAW support together with the ability to use external lighting.

With a nice score of 62, the Sigma SD1 is a respectable option to use in street photography. A decent street photography camera comes with a perfect balance of image quality and portability.

A modest sports photography score of 56 indicates the Sigma SD1 is relatively adequate for taking photos of sports. A camera needs to have excellent autofocus plus fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Portability is very critical when picking a travel camera. Overall, the Sigma SD1 gets a nice 65 as a travelling camera which is a fine pick to buy for your trips.

For anybody looking to pick a digital camera for landscape pictures, the most significant factor is going to be image quality. The Sigma SD1 at it's nice grade of 61 as a landscape camera is a good choice amongst its competitors.

A camera for vlogging really should have a articulating display, mic port and preferably image stabilization. Taking everything into account, the Sigma SD1 is not really very good as a vlog camera as it receives a really bad score of 9.

If you are interested in replacements to the SD1, here is a selection of the top rated cameras which fall into the family of Advanced DSLR.

The diagram here offers you an overview of the SD1 versus it's highest scored rivals suggested previously.

There are more cameras you might consider as alternative options. To go through a detailed comparison, simply click on the "compare" link.