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Comparison of Fujifilm X-A1 and Sigma DP3 Merrill [S]ave

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Sigma DP3 Merrill ×
Fujifilm X-A1 ×
General
ModelSigma DP3 MerrillFujifilm X-A1
BrandSigmaFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/http://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberDP3 MerrillX-A1
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20132013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122117
Width (mm)8139
Height (mm)6767
Weight (g)400330
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)45.6
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; 10 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)75.0024.00 - 76.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)50.0016.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3.13
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)10030
Filter thread (mm)5258
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to SpotContrast 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
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
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)45.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)730
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
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 features3 x 14.8 megapixel Foveon X3 sensor, Dual TRUE II image processors, 50mm f/2.8 macro lens, Quick Set menu, new Face Detection AFCost-reduced X-M1 with conventional Bayer sensor. Available in black or indigo blue.



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