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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P5100 and Sigma DP1 [S]ave

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Sigma DP1 ×
Nikon Coolpix P5100 ×
General
ModelSigma DP1Nikon Coolpix P5100
BrandSigmaNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDP1P5100
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11398
Width (mm)5041
Height (mm)6065
Weight (g)278230
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerFoveon X3-
Effective megapixels (MP)4.612.1
Sensor format0.98 inch1/1.72 inch
Sensor area (mm²)285.6641.52
Sensor width (mm)20.77.44
Sensor height (mm)13.85.58
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)7.841.86
Aspect ratio3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeFull ColorRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1312 x 880(1.2 mp other)
  • 1872 x 1248(2.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2640 x 1485(3.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2640 x 1760(4.6 mp 3:2)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.80.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVIAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensSigma Lens (6 Elements in 5 Groups)Nikkor lens, 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.0035.00 - 123.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3.51
Aperture range (f)0.250.19 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 3.0
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point contrast detectionContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional add-on type.Real-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (100 - 200), Flash (100 - 400), 100, 200, 400, 800Auto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200* (*3200 at 5MP or less)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, center-weighted average, spot256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anti red-eye
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • slow sync
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync.
Flash range descriptionISO 200: 30cm to 2.1mRange: (W) 0.3 to 8 m (1 ft. to 26 ft. 2.9 in.), (T) 0.3 to 4.0 m (1 ft. to 13 ft. 1.5 in.)
External flash connectionHot Shoe (X Sync. Contact)Hot Shoe (iTTL)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
-
Included memory (MB)-52
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • audio out (monaural)
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)5.72.6
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)6.47-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)7-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.80.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)33
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)1.530.68
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.75
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.16-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.711
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.130.07
Shutter lag (notes)"Full AF" mode used.-
Startup time (s)3.93.3
Play -> record time (s)0.20.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8.26
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250240
Battery form factorProprietary BP-311 x proprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-31 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sigma photo pro
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • 10.4.
  • windows vista (32bit)
  • xp; mac os x 10.3.9
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptional accessories include: Optical View Finder VF-11, Hood Adapter HA-11, SAC-3 AC Adapter, Electronic Flash EF-140 DGOptical lens shift VR image stabilization, Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting.



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