Sigma SD1 Merrill APS-C DSLR Camera (2012)

MSRP 3300 USD42% Neofiliac
Keywords: aps-ccameradslrfoveonsa-mountsigma

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Product Overview

Sigma SD1 Merrill is a unique high-end DSLR in the Sigma SA-mount system. Introduced by Sigma in 2012, it comes with an APS-C-sized Foveon sensor with 45 MP (4800 x 3200) resolution.
Unlike conventional Bayer sensors, the Foveon sensor of the SD1 Merrill has three layers of 15 MP sensors stacked on top of each other. This setup enables the SD1 Merrill to offer exceptional chromatic resolution.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 42% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • High 45 MP resolution
  • Weather-sealed
  • Unique high-resolution Foveon sensor
Cons
  • Viewfinder coverage is cropped at 98%

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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
USB 2.0

Construction

Form Factor
DSLR camera
Image Size
APS-C (24 x 16 mm)
Lens Mount
Sigma SA-mount
Microphone
None
Sensor | Resolution
45 MP (4800 x 3200)
Sensor | Type
CMOS (Foveon X3)
Speakers
None

Dimensions

Size | Depth
80 mm / 3.15 in
Size | Height
113 mm / 4.45 in
Size | Width
146 mm / 5.75 in

Display

Display Diagonal
3 inch
Display Type
Fixed
Resolution
460,000 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
98%
Viewfinder | Magnification
0.95x
Viewfinder | Type
Optical (pentaprism)

Function

Crop Factor
1.5
Exposure Mode
Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
Flash
Manual Pop-up Built-in flash
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
No
Processor
Dual True II
Touch Screen
No
Weather Resistance
Yes

Performance

Storage
Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)

Production

Battery
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger
Debut
2012-02-08

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