Sigma SD1 Merrill with Nikon D610 Overview
Let's compare Nikon D610 with Sigma SD1 Merrill.
These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras.
Nikon D610 was released in 2013, and Sigma SD1 Merrill in 2012.
D610 is newer, which is a plus. SD1 Merrill 1 years older.
However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of D610 is greater than that of SD1 Merrill. The difference of 9 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D610 has n/a fps continuous shooting.
| General |
D610 |
SD1 Merrill |
| Brand |
Nikon
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Sigma
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| Model |
D610 |
SD1 Merrill |
| Announced |
October, 2013 |
April, 2012 |
| Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
Mid-size SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Nikon F |
Sigma SA Bayonet |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1 |
1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
305 |
76 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
460k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentaprism) |
Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
96% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.7 |
0.64 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
39 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
9 |
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| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/n/a sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/n/a sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
6.0 fps |
n/a fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
12.00 |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
no built-in flash |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
± EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
Full frame |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor Dimensions |
35.9 x 24 mm |
24 x 16 mm |
| Sensor Area |
861.6 mm² |
384.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
15 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
6016 x 4016 |
4800 x 3200 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
25600 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
None |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
Optional |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
900 shots |
0 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
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| Battery Model |
EN-EL15 |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
850 g |
790 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
141 x 113 x 82 mm |
146 x 113 x 80 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots |
Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
| Storage Slots |
2 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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