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Comparison of Canon PowerShot N100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill [S]ave

Attribute
Sigma DP1 Merrill ×
Canon PowerShot N100 ×
General
ModelSigma DP1 MerrillCanon PowerShot N100
BrandSigmaCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDP1 MerrillN100
Camera formatMid-SizedUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122105
Width (mm)6436
Height (mm)6768
Weight (g)391289
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerFoveon X3-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.812.1
Sensor formatAPS-C1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)368.9543.32
Sensor width (mm)23.57.6
Sensor height (mm)15.75.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)51.9
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeFull ColorRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNot needed-
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)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural soundMP4 [Video: MPEG4-AVC (H.264), Audio: MPEG4 AAC-LC (stereo)]
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 groupsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)19.002.00 - 26.00
Zoom ratio (x)15
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.18 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1005
Macro focus range (cm)-3 - 50
Filter thread (mm)49-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
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)Contrast Detect AF: AiAF (9-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object Select and Track)
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional add-on optical type VF-11.-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)10080
Iso settingsAuto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
  • auto (including face detection wb)
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, center-weighted average, spotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)
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/16Dual Capture, SCN (Smart Auto (58 scenes detected), Creative Shot, P, Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer
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.
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
Flash range description-Auto ISO: 50cm - 7.0m (W), 50cm - 2.3m (T)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS supportUHS-I
Other memory-UHS-I compliant
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • 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
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • combined usb/av
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
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)3.8-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7-
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)97330
Battery form factorProprietary BP-41Proprietary NB-12L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-12L 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
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
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.Canon HS System, Intelligent IS System, DIGIC 6 processor, 1080p Full HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, rear-facing 0



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