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Comparison of Fujifilm X-A1 and Sigma DP1 Merrill [S]ave

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Sigma DP1 Merrill ×
Fujifilm X-A1 ×
General
ModelSigma DP1 MerrillFujifilm X-A1
BrandSigmaFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/http://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberDP1 MerrillX-A1
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122117
Width (mm)6439
Height (mm)6767
Weight (g)391330
Waterproof--
Successor-Fujifilm X-A2
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerFoveon X3-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.816.3
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)368.95368.16
Sensor width (mm)23.523.6
Sensor height (mm)15.715.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)54.82
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-1.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeFull ColorRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNot neededFixed
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)
  • 1664 x 1664(2.8 mp 1:1)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2496 x 1408(3.5 mp other)
  • 2496 x 1664(4.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 3264(10.7 mp 1:1)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4896 x 2760(13.5 mp other)
  • 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • .raf raw (iso 200-6400)
  • jpeg (exif ver 2.3)
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.85.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural soundH.264 (MOV) with stereo sound
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Fujifilm X
LensSigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 groupsFUJINON XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS; 12 all glass elements in 10 groups including 3 aspherical elements and 1 ED element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.0024.00 - 76.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)19.0016.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)13.13
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)10030
Filter thread (mm)4958
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)Contrast Detection: Area (49 areas in 7 x 7 grid), Multi; Changeable size of AF frame; Single AF, Continuous AF, Tracking AF
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)921,600920,000
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)100200
Iso settingsAuto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps200-6400, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800 and 25600; AUTO(400), AUTO(800), AUTO(1600), AUTO(3200)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, center-weighted average, spotTTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, Average
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/16Scene: Portrait, Landscape, Sport; Film Simulation (Velvia, ASTIA, PROVIA, Sepia, and Black & White)
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
  • commander
  • forced flash
  • rear-curtain synchro
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchr
  • suppressed flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-5
Flash range description-GN=7m (ISO 200)
Max flash sync (s)-1/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot 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
  • .raf raw (iso 200-6400)
  • 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-+
Remote control type-
  • optional rr-90 wired remote
Connections (extended)
  • combined usb/av
  • mini (type c) 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)3.85.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)730
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)97350
Battery form factorProprietary BP-41Proprietary NP-W126
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-W126 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
  • etc.)
  • fujifilm cd-rom (viewer software
  • raw file converter
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • 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.Cost-reduced X-M1 with conventional Bayer sensor. Available in black or indigo blue.



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