Sigma SD1 Merrill

Sigma SD1 Merrill is Sigma's Advanced DSLR digital camera first launched on April of 2012. It houses a 15 MegaPixel, CMOS (Foveon X3) APS-C sized sensor and has a max resolution of 4800 x 3200.

Sigma launched this model in order to update the older Sigma SD1 (Read Full Comparison)

The SD1 Merrill comes in at #56 out of 92 in Advanced DSLR cameras & over-all #418 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our list. You should check out our Smart camera filter to get camera listings based on your personal criteria.

Below is a chart of different factors used in the rating system.

The Sigma SD1 Merrill has a history of related digital cameras. Underneath, you can find all earlier and new models alongside key features.

You can check the SD1 Merrill from different angles in the gallery here.

Below is a shortlist of good and bad points of the Sigma SD1 Merrill based on things which are generally considered essential in a digital camera.

The Sigma SD1 Merrill features the Dual True II chip. The sensor specification in the Sigma SD1 Merrill is 24mm x 16mm (APS-C). The 384 mm² sensor has the ability to capture 4800 x 3200 pixels .

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The CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor has 15MP and delivers a standard ISO range of 100 - 6400. RAW files are saved therefore you have wider room to maneuver in post.

The picture underneath shows the SD1 Merrill's sensor dimensions compared to other popular sizes. The SD1 Merrill sensor has a crop factor of 1.5 and is showcased in green.

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To get a sense of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Sigma SD1 Merrill weighs in at 1.74 lb (790 grams / 27.87 ounces) & the volume of the camera is 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1"). The weight of typical Advanced DSLR camera is 776 grams so the Sigma SD1 Merrill is very much the same compared to various competitors.

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Underneath is a shot of the Sigma SD1 Merrill beside a softdrink to help you get a feel for its scale.

The top view just below will illustrate the button design on the SD1 Merrill.

The SD1 Merrill works with the Sigma SA mount and has 77 lenses to pick from. Below is some of the lenses we have in our database which will fit the SD1 Merrill.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C150-600mmf/5.0-6.3 1930g

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

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Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye8mmf/3.5 400g

Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Diagonal Fisheye10mmf/2.8 475g

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art85mmf/1.41130g

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art105mmf/1.41645g

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Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM50-200mmf/4.0-5.6 420g

The SD1 Merrill has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Digital cameras which include NFC and / or Bluetooth connectivity can easily be used wirelessly via smartphones. You can easily transfer files and at times change camera settings without the hassle of connecting physically to the camera.

Many applications even allow a Liveview and hit the shutter whenever you are not close to the camera. If the camera contains a HDMI port, it could be attached to an external display. Most cameras enable you to charge the battery pack with the USB port.

Sigma SD1 Merrill doesn't capture video. In case you are wanting a digital camera to take only pictures, this might not be an issue.

Sigma SD1 Merrill comes with environment proofing which makes it a great selection for use in rough conditions. This is particularly helpful when you are unsure about the elements you might face in outdoor photography.

The Sigma SD1 Merrill is equipped with a 3 inch fixed display screen supporting a resolution of 460 thousand dots.

Unfortunately the display screen isn't a touch screen.

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The View Finder details for Sigma SD1 Merrill are the following:

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

Viewfinders can be rather helpful in sunny outdoor situations which might make the camera screen washed out and difficult to see.

Sigma SD1 Merrill features external flash support but is without integrated flash.

Sigma SD1 Merrill features both Phase Detect Autofocus as well as Contrast Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more quicker & exact in comparison with Contrast Detect autofocusing.

Sigma SD1 Merrill features manual focus when needed in low light situations or you require more exact focus control.

The usual Advanced DSLR camera battery life is 909. Nikon D780 offers the maximum (2260) battery life in this kind of cameras.

Here is a listing of Advanced DSLR cameras that come with the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon D780
SD1 Merrill vs D7802260 yesnoyes

Nikon D850
SD1 Merrill vs D8501840 yesyesyes

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Nikon Df
SD1 Merrill vs Df1400 yesnono

Canon 90D
SD1 Merrill vs 90D1300 yesnoyes

Nikon D500
SD1 Merrill vs D5001240 yesyesyes

The following diagram presents a rundown of the Sigma SD1 Merrill for different categories of photography. To look at more, browse to the specific section underneath.

The Sigma SD1 Merrill receives a points total of 65 which is above average, meaning that it is a fine pick to use for portrait photography. Taking portrait images favors heavily to sensor dimension, support for RAW files together with the capability to use off-camera lighting.

Getting a modest points total of 57, the Sigma SD1 Merrill is relatively appropriate to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera gives a perfect balance of image quality plus portability.

A nice sports photography rating of 61 suggests the Sigma SD1 Merrill is a fine pick for shooting sports. A camera should have great tracking plus continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is super critical in choosing a travel camera. Overall, the Sigma SD1 Merrill gets a moderate 54 for a travel camera which makes it somewhat acceptable to buy for your holidays.

If you find yourself planning to purchase a digital camera for landscape photos, the most vital factor will no doubt be image quality. The Sigma SD1 Merrill and it's very good grade of 63 as a landscape camera is a fine choice within the current marketplace.

A camera for vlogging preferably should posses a articulating display, mic input and if possible IBIS. Considering everything, the Sigma SD1 Merrill is just not suitable for vlogging as it delivers a low score of 9.

If you are searching for alternatives to the SD1 Merrill, below is a range of the highest rated cameras which fall within the class of Advanced DSLR.

The diagram followed below gives you a bird's eye view of the SD1 Merrill vs it's highest ranking competitors listed earlier.

Following are additional cameras you might take a look at as alternative options. To read through a comprehensive comparison, simply click the "compare" link.