Sigma SD1 Merrill with Nikon D800 Comparison

Sigma SD1 Merrill and Nikon D800 Main Features

  • April, 2012
  • June, 2012
  • 15 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
  • 36 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • -
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 146 x 113 x 80 mm, 790g.
  • 146 x 123 x 82 mm, 900g.
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Sigma SD1 Merrill Scores


Imaging score
41
Features score
29
Value for money score
53
Portability score
70
Overall score
40

Nikon D800 Scores


Imaging score
81
Features score
75
Value for money score
87
Portability score
65
Overall score
80

Nikon D800 with Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview


Let's compare Sigma SD1 Merrill with Nikon D800. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Both of these models were released in 2012. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of D800 is greater than that of SD1 Merrill. The difference of 21 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 4.0 fps continuous shooting.

General SD1 Merrill D800
Brand Sigma Nikon
Model SD1 Merrill D800
Announced April, 2012 June, 2012
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Sigma SA Bayonet Nikon F
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1
Number of Lenses 76 305
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.64 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 51
Number of Cross Focus Points 15
Photography Features
RAW Support
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 4.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 12.00
Flash Modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ± EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 24 x 16 mm 35.9 x 24 mm
Sensor Area 384.0 mm² 861.6 mm²
Sensor Resolution 15 MP 36 MP
Max Image Resolution 4800 x 3200 7360 x 4912
Max Native ISO 6400 6400
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution None 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 900 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL15
Physical
Weight 790 g 900 g
Physical Dimensions 146 x 113 x 80 mm 146 x 123 x 82 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage Slots 1 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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