Reasons to choose DP1 Merrill
Released in 2012, DP1 Merrill has about 384 mm² of sensor area, 15.4 MP effective resolution, and a 330 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sigma DP1 Merrill
vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
VS
Sensor area
384 mm²
DP1 Merrill384 mm²
SD1 Merrill- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DP1 Merrill and SD1 Merrill have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DP1 MerrillMetricSD1 Merrill
15.4 MPEffective pixels15.4 MP
24 × 16Sensor24 × 16
4.99 µmPixel pitch4.99 µm
24.94 µm²Pixel area24.94 µm²
4.01 MP/cm²Pixel density4.01 MP/cm²
1.5Crop factor1.5
—Maximum video—
330 gWeight330 g
—StorageCompact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
—BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The DP1 Merrill and SD1 Merrill have the same sensor area. The DP1 Merrill and SD1 Merrill have the same body weight. The DP1 Merrill and SD1 Merrill have the same effective resolution. The DP1 Merrill and SD1 Merrill were both released in 2012. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SD1 Merrill
Released in 2012, SD1 Merrill has about 384 mm² of sensor area, 15.4 MP effective resolution, and a 330 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.