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Comparison of Sigma dp2 Quattro and Sigma DP3 Merrill [S]ave

Attribute
Sigma dp2 Quattro ×
Sigma DP3 Merrill ×
General
ModelSigma dp2 QuattroSigma DP3 Merrill
BrandSigmaSigma
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/https://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model numberdp2 QuattroDP3 Merrill
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20142013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)161122
Width (mm)8281
Height (mm)6767
Weight (g)489400
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)3.74
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; 8 elements in 6 groupsSigma Lens; 10 elements in 8 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)45.0075.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)30.0050.00
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)5852
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-41 hotshoe-mounted optical viewfinder available-
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
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.58-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.64-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)7-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.6-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.74
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)77
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.74
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)77
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.84
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)77
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.57-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.05-
Startup time (s)3-
Play -> record time (s)1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)9.6-
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.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



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