Sigma SD1 Merrill with Sony Alpha A99 II Overview
Let's compare Sony Alpha A99 II with Sigma SD1 Merrill.
These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras.
Sony A99 II was released in 2016, and Sigma SD1 Merrill in 2012.
Alpha A99 II is newer, which is a plus. SD1 Merrill 4 years older.
4 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of Alpha A99 II is greater than that of SD1 Merrill. The difference of 27 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 .
Alpha A99 II has image stabilization(5-axis Sensor-shift), SD1 Merrill doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Alpha A99 II has electronic viewfinder, and the SD1 Merrill doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Alpha A99 II has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, SD1 Merrill has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha A99 II has n/a fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Alpha A99 II |
SD1 Merrill |
| Brand |
Sony
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Sigma
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| Model |
Alpha A99 II |
SD1 Merrill |
| Announced |
September, 2016 |
April, 2012 |
| Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
Mid-size SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Sigma SA Bayonet |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1 |
1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
143 |
76 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Articulated |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
1229k pixels |
460k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
2359 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
96% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.78 |
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 |
399 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
79 |
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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 |
1/8000 sec |
1/n/a sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
12.0 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 |
no built-in flash |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless |
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 |
BSI-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 |
42 MP |
15 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
7952 x 5304 |
4800 x 3200 |
| Max Native ISO |
25600 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
102400 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
50 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
None |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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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 |
490 shots |
0 shots |
| Battery Type |
NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger |
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| Battery Model |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
849 g |
790 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
143 x 104 x 76 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 |
Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo 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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