Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Canon T6

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Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Canon T6

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APS-C 369.0mm²
14.8 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Sigma SD1 Merrill advantages over Canon T6

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.00 vs 4.30 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Pentaprism viewfinder
Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
More viewfinder magnification
0.63x vs 0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Wider angle kit lens
26 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
4.1 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon T6 advantages over Sigma SD1 Merrill

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 4.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Newer
9 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
18.0 vs 14.8 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bigger JPEG buffer
15 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Sigma SD1 Merrill.
Read our Sigma SD1 Merrill Initial Test

Good image quality overall; Good value for money; In-camera Wi-Fi and NFC make light work of image sharing; Decent kit lens; Friendly, approachable design; Good ergonomics; Lots of room to grow in Canon's ecosystem
Slow burst shooting with very limited raw buffer; Resolution, dynamic range and high ISO performance trail current rivals; Mediocre autofocus performance; Limited feature set; Very basic movie capture features
Read our Canon T6 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 50D

Sigma SD1 Merrill

Canon 50D

$8492
APS-C

Doesn't require an AA filter
Wider angle kit lens

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Canon 50D

Canon T6

Canon 50D

$550
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$1000
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T6 vs Canon 50D

Compared to Nikon D300S

Sigma SD1 Merrill

Nikon D300S

$8492
APS-C

More pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

$1697
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Nikon D300S

Canon T6

Nikon D300S

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1697
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T6 vs Nikon D300S

Compared to Canon T5

Sigma SD1 Merrill

Canon T5

$8492
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$399
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Canon T5

Canon T6

Canon T5

$550
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$399
APS-C

Less expensive

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Compared to Nikon D500

Sigma SD1 Merrill

Nikon D500

$8492
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Internal flash

$1598
APS-C

Lens selection
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Nikon D500

Canon T6

Nikon D500

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$1598
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon T6 vs Nikon D500

Compared to Canon T7i

Sigma SD1 Merrill

Canon T7i

$8492
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Canon T7i

Canon T6

Canon T7i

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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