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Comparison of Canon EOS 60Da and Sigma DP1 Merrill [S]ave

Attribute
Sigma DP1 Merrill ×
Canon EOS 60Da ×
General
ModelSigma DP1 MerrillCanon EOS 60Da
BrandSigmaCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDP1 Merrill60Da
Camera formatMid-SizedSLR
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122145
Width (mm)6479
Height (mm)67106
Weight (g)391755
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerFoveon X3Canon
Effective megapixels (MP)14.818
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)368.95332.27
Sensor width (mm)23.522.3
Sensor height (mm)15.714.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)54.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-1.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeFull ColorRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNot neededNone
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2336 x 1568(3.7 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4704 x 3136(14.8 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • m-raw
  • m-raw+jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • s-raw
  • s-raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.85.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural soundMOV (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: Linear PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder-+
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Canon EF/EF-S
LensSigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)19.00-
Zoom ratio (x)1-
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)100-
Filter thread (mm)49-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 9 points select mode, Free move mode; possible to change size of focus frame (Spot, Regular, Large)AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional add-on optical type VF-11.SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.59
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.95
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,6001,040,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
  • 000k
  • 500k - 10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • kelvin 2
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, center-weighted average, spot63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (6.5%), Spot (2.8%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNo scene modes or effects. Note that maximum shutter speed varies with aperture. Top shutter speeds are 1/2000s at f/5.6-f/16Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Custom User Setting
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • normal
  • redeye
  • redeye + slow sync (with compatible external flash unit)
  • slow sync.
  • e-ttl ii
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-13
Flash range description-Lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)-1/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS support-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw
  • m-raw
  • m-raw+jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • s-raw
  • s-raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended)
  • combined usb/av
  • external 3.5mm microphone jack
  • hdmi mini out
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.68-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.84-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)9-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.88-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.85.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)758
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.8-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.8-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.49-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.04-
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, Speed Priority AF mode = 0.424s-
Startup time (s)2.9-
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)97-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-1,100
Battery form factorProprietary BP-41Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • sigma photo pro
  • )
  • canon solutions disc (eos utility
  • digital photo professional.picture style editor
  • memory card utility
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x 10.4-10.5
  • windows xp sp2/sp3 / vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresUpdate of DP1x with same 14.8MP x 3 Foveon X3 Full Color sensor used in the SD1, 3-inch 920K-dot LCD, and dual TRUE II processors.Successor to the EOS 20Da optimized for Astrophotography



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