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Comparison of Nikon DL18-50 and Sigma DP1x [S]ave

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Nikon DL18-50 ×
Sigma DP1x ×
General
ModelNikon DL18-50Sigma DP1x
BrandNikonSigma
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model numberDL18-50DP1x
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106113
Width (mm)5851
Height (mm)6360
Weight (g)365250
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Foveon X3
Effective megapixels (MP)20.84.7
Sensor format1 inch0.98 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.16285.66
Sensor width (mm)13.220.7
Sensor height (mm)8.813.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.367.84
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.7-
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGFull Color
Anti aliasing filterNone-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect+-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4176 x 2784(11.6 mp 3:2)
  • 5584 x 3712(20.7 mp 3:2)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • 12-bit lossless compressed .nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)603
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 400x144
  • 800x296
  • 320x240
Movie max framerate (fps)1,200-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC stereo audioAVI
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensZoom Nikkor: 11 elements in 8 groups including one HRI [High Refractive Index] lens element, one ED lens elementSigma Lens (6 Elements in 5 Groups)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)18.00 - 50.0028.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.76-
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.560.09 - 0.25
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1530
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 99-
Filter thread (mm)46-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 3.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid AF (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): 105/171 focus areas, Auto-area (auto selection from 41 focus areas)9-point Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / OLEDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional DF-F1 EVF with 2,359,000-dot, tilting, diopter adjustment and Eye sensorOptional add-on type.
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,800230,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen+-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,8003,200
Minimum iso (native)160100
Iso settingsAuto, 160 - 6400; 6400 (NR), 12800, 12800 (NR) available when using PASM modesAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600*, 3200* (* RAW only)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto 1/2
  • cloudy
  • color temp
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (x3)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 1201/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm centered on selected AF area)Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Mode, Scene Mode (Bird Watching, Close-up, Food, HDR, Landscape, Multiple Exposure Lighten, Night Landscape-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes-
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • slow synchro/red-eye reduction
Flash range description-Auto ISO: 30cm to 3m
Max flash sync (s)1/2000-
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe (compatible with Nikon i-TTL Speedlights)Hot Shoe (X Sync. Contact)
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit lossless compressed .nef raw
  • raw+jpg
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC+-
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
-
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • audio out (monaural)
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)603
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290250
Battery life, video (minutes)55-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL24Proprietary BP-31
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL24 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-31 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 4.0
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Update of DP1 with True II Processor, Faster AF, Revised Rear Design, Dedicated Quick Set Button.



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