Canon EOS 40D with Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
Let's compare Sigma SD1 Merrill with Canon EOS 40D.
These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras.
Sigma SD1 Merrill was released in 2012, and Canon 40D in 2007.
SD1 Merrill is newer, which is a plus. EOS 40D 5 years older.
5 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of SD1 Merrill is greater than that of EOS 40D. The difference of 5 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.
Sigma SD1 Merrill has 6.5 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
SD1 Merrill |
EOS 40D |
| Brand |
Sigma
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Canon
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| Model |
SD1 Merrill |
EOS 40D |
| Announced |
April, 2012 |
October, 2007 |
| Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
Mid-size SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Sigma SA Bayonet |
Canon EF/EF-S |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
1.6 |
| Number of Lenses |
76 |
321 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
460k pixels |
230k 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 |
96% |
95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.64 |
0.6 |
| 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 |
0 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/n/a sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/n/a sec |
1/8000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
n/a fps |
6.5 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 |
no built-in flash |
12.00 |
| Flash Modes |
no built-in flash |
Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
± EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS (Foveon X3) |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
24 x 16 mm |
22.2 x 14.8 mm |
| Sensor Area |
384.0 mm² |
328.6 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
15 MP |
10 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4800 x 3200 |
3888 x 2592 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
1600 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
3200 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
None |
None |
| Video Formats |
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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 |
None |
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 |
0 shots |
800 shots |
| Battery Type |
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Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
790 g |
822 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
146 x 113 x 80 mm |
146 x 108 x 74 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 |
Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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