Sigma
sd1 Merrill
APS-C Foveon X3 body delivering extraordinary per-pixel detail and unique color rendering.
$2,299
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
46 MP
Sensor
APS-C
ISO max
25,600
Burst
15 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
6-stop
Weight
680 g
Battery
640 shots
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Sensor size
Sigma sd1 Merrill
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
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85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
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85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
146 × 114 × 80 mm · 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good- · 46MP — excellent for large prints and crops
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Good- · 15fps burst — fast action ready
- · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Good- · 46MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36"
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Good- · 680g — manageable for travel
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Excellent- · Bird AF subject recognition
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ Unique Foveon rendering
- ✓ Exceptional detail
- ✓ No AA filter needed
- ✓ Distinct look
Cons
- – Very slow
- – Poor high ISO
- – SA mount limited
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Sigma sd1 Merrill