Canon EOS 7D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      BrandCanonSigma
      ModelEOS 7DSD1 Merrill
      Predecessor ModelSigma SD1
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS (Foveon X3)
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm24 x 16 mm
      Total Pixels19.0 Megapixel46 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 4Dual TRUE II
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34564800 x 3200
      Other Resolutions5184 x 3456, 3888 x 2592, 3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Kelvin, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
      Auto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range0 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points19
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SSigma SA
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, liquid-crystal
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification1x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1.5
      Shutter Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 8 fps at 18 MP for up to 130 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 18 MP for up to 25 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Flash Range12.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL with Canon Speedlite EX-series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless Speedlite EX ControlHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Program, Auto, Creative Auto      		Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      DxO Low Light ISO854
      DxO Color Depth22.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.7
      DxO Overall Score66
      Video Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      640 x 480p @ 25/29.97 fps
      Yes
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Canon N3 Control Input
      1 x Mini-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control N3 connector
      Environmental Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F/0-40°C
      Physical Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Dimensions148 x 111 x 74 mm (5.83 x 4.37 x 2.91")146 x 113 x 80 mm (5.75 x 4.45 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)790 g (1.74 lb / 27.87 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.7 x 9.3 x 6"7.6 x 7 x 5.6"
      Package Weight4.2 lb3.55 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Battery PackLP-E6
      Battery Life800 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA 7)Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
      Other Canon EOS 7D Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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