Sigma sd Quattro H vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma sd Quattro H and the Sigma SD1 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.

Sigma sd Quattro H was introduced in February 2016 and Sigma SD1 Merrill was introduced in April 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 Sigma sd Quattro H over Sigma SD1 Merrill.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma SD1 Merrill over Sigma sd Quattro H.

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

Sigma sd Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill have 3.0" Fixed screens with 1,620k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively.

Viewfinder

Sigma sd Quattro H has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution and Sigma SD1 Merrill has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. Sigma sd Quattro H has 100% coverage with 1.09x (0.84x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Sigma SD1 Merrill has 96% coverage with 0.95x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

Sigma sd Quattro H features a 44.8 megapixel APS-H CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 26.6 x 17.9 mm and a total area of 476.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Sigma SD1 Merrill features a 15 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.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Sigma sd Quattro H is equipped with Dual TRUE III processor and can take pictures up to 6200 x 4152 resolution. Sigma SD1 Merrill is equipped with Dual TRUE II processor and can take pictures up to 4800 x 3200 resolution.

Lens Mount

Cameras have Sigma SA lens mount. Due to APS-H sensor in Sigma sd Quattro H its crop factor is equal to 1.3x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.3. Due to APS-C sensor in Sigma SD1 Merrill its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Low-Pass Filter

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on either of the cameras. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sigma sd Quattro H it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sigma SD1 Merrill nothing can be done. On Sigma SD1 Merrill it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sigma sd Quattro H nothing can be done.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sigma sd Quattro H comes with BP-61 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Sigma sd Quattro H has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sigma SD1 Merrill has a single CompactFlash (Type I, UDMA compatible) card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sigma sd Quattro H, and up to [] on Sigma SD1 Merrill. Sigma sd Quattro H can shoot continuously up to 3.8 fps.

Focusing

Sigma sd Quattro H has 9 focusing points and Sigma SD1 Merrill has . Sigma sd Quattro H has detection range from -1 to +18 EV and Sigma SD1 Merrill has detection range from 0 to +18 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Sigma sd Quattro H ranges from 0 to +17 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Sigma sd Quattro H and ±3 EV range on Sigma SD1 Merrill. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sigma sd Quattro H and and manual exposure adjustment on Sigma SD1 Merrill.

Flash

Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal to Sigma sd Quattro H and via Hot Shoe to Sigma SD1 Merrill. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

Sigma sd Quattro H body has dimensions of 147 x 95 x 91 mm (5.79 x 3.74 x 3.58") and Sigma SD1 Merrill body has dimensions of 146 x 113 x 80 mm (5.75 x 4.45 x 3.15"). Sigma sd Quattro H weighs 635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz) and Sigma SD1 Merrill weighs 790 g (1.74 lb / 27.87 oz).

Sigma sd Quattro H

Sigma SD1 Merrill

147 mm

95 mm

146 mm

113 mm

95 mm

113 mm

91 mm

80 mm