Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony QX1 Specifications

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APS-C 369.0mm²
14.8 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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Detailed specifications
Sigma DP1 Merrill
Sony Alpha ILCE-QX1

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
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Successor:
General
Model Number:	DP1 Merrill	QX1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized	Lens-Style Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$799.00	$399.99
Street Price:	$849.00	$498.00
Date Available:	2012-09-15	2014-11-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	13.8 oz (391 g) includes batteries	7.6 oz (216 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.8 x 2.6 x 2.5 in. (122 x 67 x 64 mm)	2.9 x 2.7 x 2.1 in. (74 x 70 x 53 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Foveon X3	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	14.8	20.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	368.95mm² (23.50mm x 15.70mm)	357.28mm² (23.20mm x 15.40mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.00 microns	4.25 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	Full Color	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Not needed	None
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		78
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		23.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		12.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		1,063
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4704 x 3136 (14.8 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2336 x 1568 (3.7 MP, Other)	5456 x 3632 (19.8 MP, 3:2), 5456 x 3064 (16.7 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2576 (10.0 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG, 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG	JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.8	3.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30)	1920x1080 (30p/16Mbps)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound	MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC-LC stereo audio)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	No	No
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Sony E
Lens:	Sigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28mm
Focal Length (actual):	19mm
Zoom Ratio:	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	100 cm to Infinity 39.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	49.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: 9 points select mode, Free move mode; possible to change size of focus frame (Spot, Regular, Large)	Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	No
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	No / No LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Optional add-on optical type VF-11.
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	No
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	0.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	16000
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps	Auto (100-16000), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot	1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
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, 1/1600s at f/4.0-f/16 and 1/1250s at f/2.8-f/16.
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	Normal, Redeye, Slow Sync., Redeye + Slow Sync (with compatible external flash unit)	Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	4.0 m / 13.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100)
Max Flash Sync:		1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	MS Micro M2 / microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC
UHS Support:	No UHS support
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG	RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound	MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC-LC stereo audio)
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Combined USB/AV	Multi Terminal/Micro USB, Wi-Fi with NFC

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.68
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.84
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	9
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	1.88
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.8	3.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	7	15
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	3.8
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	7
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	3.8
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	7
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.49 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.081 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.043 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF lag, Speed Priority AF mode = 0.424s
Startup Time:	2.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.8 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	97 shots	440 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-41	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:	SIGMA Photo Pro
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Update of DP1x with same 14.8MP x 3 Foveon X3 Full Color sensor used in the SD1, 3-inch 920K-dot LCD, and dual TRUE II processors.	World's first lens-style camera with interchangeable lens mount.