Canon EOS Rebel T5 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS Rebel T5 and the Sigma DP1 Merrill, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon EOS Rebel T5 was introduced in February 2014 and Sigma DP1 Merrill was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS Rebel T5 over Sigma DP1 Merrill.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma DP1 Merrill over Canon EOS Rebel T5.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon EOS Rebel T5 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Sigma DP1 Merrill has a [] screen with 920k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Canon EOS Rebel T5

Canon EOS Rebel T5 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.80x (0.50x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sigma DP1 Merrill.

Canon EOS Rebel T5 features a 18.0 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Sigma DP1 Merrill features a 46 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 24 x 16 mm and a total area of 256 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

Canon EOS Rebel T5 is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Sigma DP1 Merrill is equipped with Dual TRUE II engine processor and can take pictures up to 4704 x 3136 resolution.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS Rebel T5 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sigma DP1 Merrill nothing can be done.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon EOS Rebel T5 comes with LP-E10 battery pack with battery life of 500 shots.

External Storage Slots

Canon EOS Rebel T5 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Sigma DP1 Merrill has a single card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS Rebel T5, and up to [] on Sigma DP1 Merrill. Canon EOS Rebel T5 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.

Focusing

Canon EOS Rebel T5 has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 9 (1 cross-type) focusing points and Sigma DP1 Merrill has . Canon EOS Rebel T5 has detection range from 0 to +18 EV.

Flash

Canon EOS Rebel T5 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 9.20 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Sigma DP1 Merrill has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS Rebel T5.

Canon EOS Rebel T5 body has dimensions of 130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07") and Sigma DP1 Merrill body has dimensions of 122 x 67 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.64 x 2.52"). Canon EOS Rebel T5 weighs 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz) and Sigma DP1 Merrill weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz).

Canon EOS Rebel T5

Sigma DP1 Merrill

130 mm

100 mm

122 mm

67 mm

100 mm

67 mm

78 mm

64 mm