Comparisons / Comparison of Sigma dp1 Quattro and Sigma DP2 Merrill

Comparison of Sigma dp1 Quattro and Sigma DP2 Merrill [S]ave

Attribute
Sigma dp1 Quattro ×
Sigma DP2 Merrill ×
General
ModelSigma dp1 QuattroSigma DP2 Merrill
BrandSigmaSigma
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/https://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model numberdp1 QuattroDP2 Merrill
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20142013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)161122
Width (mm)8758
Height (mm)6766
Weight (g)425355
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerFoveon X3 QuattroFoveon X3
Effective megapixels (MP)19.614.8
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)368.95368.95
Sensor width (mm)23.523.5
Sensor height (mm)15.715.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.335
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeFull ColorFull Color
Anti aliasing filterNot neededNot needed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1808 x 1808(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2400 x 1808(4.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2704 x 1160(3.1 mp other)
  • 2704 x 1520(4.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2704 x 1808(4.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3616 x 3616(13.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4816 x 3616(17.4 mp 4:3)
  • 5120 x 5120(26.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5424 x 2328(12.6 mp other)
  • 5424 x 3048(16.5 mp 16:9)
  • 5424 x 3616(19.6 mp 3:2)
  • 6816 x 5120(34.9 mp 4:3)
  • 7680 x 3296(25.3 mp other)
  • 7680 x 4320(33.2 mp 16:9)
  • 7680 x 5120(39.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1568(3.7 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4704 x 3136(14.8 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)-4
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensSigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 groupsSigma Lens; 8 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.0045.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)19.0030.00
Zoom ratio (x)1-
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)100100
Filter thread (mm)5849
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; 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional VF-31 hotshoe-mounted optical viewfinder availableOptional add-on optical type VF-21.
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)1010
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-6400 in 1/3 EV steps; Auto has programmable High/Low limitsAuto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • auto (lighting source priority)
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, center-weighted average, spotEvaluative, center-weighted average, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesColor modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic BlueNo scene modes or effects. Note that maximum shutter speed varies with aperture. Top shutter speeds are 1/2000s at f/5.6-f/16
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.
  • normal
  • redeye
  • redeye + slow sync (with compatible external flash unit)
  • slow sync.
Flash range descriptionOptional EF-140S compact flash has GN=14m (ISO 100)-
Max flash sync (s)1/1250-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-INo UHS support
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (.x3f)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 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
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • via usb cable switch
-
Connections (extended)-
  • combined usb/av
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-7
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)20097
Battery form factorProprietary BP-51Proprietary BP-41
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Proprietary BP-51 Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x Proprietary BP-41 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
  • sigma photo pro
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew Foveon X3 Quattro sensor and TRUE III image processing engine.Update of DP2x with same 14.8MP x 3 Foveon X3 Full Color sensor used in the SD1, 3-inch 921K-dot LCD, and dual TRUE II processors.



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