Comparison of Sigma dp1 Quattro and Sigma DP3 Merrill

Comparison of Sigma dp1 Quattro and Sigma DP3 Merrill [S]ave

Attribute	Sigma DP3 Merrill ×	Sigma dp1 Quattro ×
General
Model	Sigma DP3 Merrill	Sigma dp1 Quattro
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Manufacturer url	https://www.sigmaphoto.com/	https://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model number	DP3 Merrill	dp1 Quattro
Camera format	Mid-Sized	Mid-Sized
Release year (year)	2013	2014
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	122	161
Width (mm)	81	87
Height (mm)	67	67
Weight (g)	400	425
Waterproof	-	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor manufacturer	Foveon X3	Foveon X3 Quattro
Effective megapixels (MP)	14.8	19.6
Sensor format	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)	368.95	368.95
Sensor width (mm)	23.5	23.5
Sensor height (mm)	15.7	15.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	5	4.33
Focal Length Multiplier (x)	-	1.5
Aspect ratio	3:2	3:2
Color filter type	Full Color	Full Color
Anti aliasing filter	Not needed	Not needed
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)	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)
Image file format	12-bit raw (.x3f) jpeg raw+jpeg	14-bit raw (.x3f) jpeg (exif 2.3) 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
Lens	Sigma Lens; 10 elements in 8 groups	Sigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	75.00	28.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	50.00	19.00
Zoom ratio (x)	-	1
Aperture range (f)	0.06 - 0.36	0.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	100	100
Filter thread (mm)	52	58
Optical image stabilization	-	-
Digital zoom	-	-
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detection: 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot	Contrast 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
Viewfinder	No / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder type	-	Optional VF-31 hotshoe-mounted optical viewfinder available
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	921,600	921,600
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	10	10
Top deck display	-	-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)	6,400	6,400
Minimum iso (native)	100	100
Iso settings	Auto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps	Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 EV steps; Auto has programmable High/Low limits
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto custom flash fluorescent incandescent overcast shade sunlight	auto auto (lighting source priority) color temperature custom daylight flash fluorescent incandescent overcast shade
Shutter speed range (s)	1/2000 - 30	1/2000 - 30
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot	Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	+	+
Shutter priority	+	+
Full manual exposure	+	+
Creative exposure modes	No scene modes or effects. Note that maximum shutter speed varies with aperture. Top shutter speeds are 1/2000s at f/5.6-f/16	Color modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic Blue
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 description	-	Optional 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 connection	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe
Usable memory types	sd sdhc sdx	sd sdhc sdx
Uhs support	No UHS support	UHS-I
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	+	+
Uncompressed format	12-bit raw (.x3f) raw+jpeg	14-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)	97	200
Battery form factor	Proprietary BP-41	Proprietary BP-51
Usable battery types	lithium-ion rechargeable	lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable	2 x Proprietary BP-51 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 features	3 x 14.8 megapixel Foveon X3 sensor, Dual TRUE II image processors, 50mm f/2.8 macro lens, Quick Set menu, new Face Detection AF	New Foveon X3 Quattro sensor and TRUE III image processing engine.