- APS-C 369.0mm2
- 14.8 megapixels
- 45.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sigma DP2 Merrill Review.
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | E-450 | DP2 Merrill |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $699.99 | $999.99 |
| Street Price: | $3,194.26 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-07-15 | 2013-03-12 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 13.4 oz (380 g) | 12.5 oz (355 g) |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.6 x
2.1 in. (130 x 91 x 53 mm) |
4.8 x
2.6 x
2.3 in. (122 x 66 x 58 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Foveon X3 | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.0 | 14.8 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.3mm x 13mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.74 microns | 5.00 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | Full Color |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Not needed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 56 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.5 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.5 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 512 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4704 x 3136
(14.8 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2336 x 1568 (3.7 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.ORF) | JPEG, 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 640x480 (30) | |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | No | No |
| HD Video Connection: | ||
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Four Thirds | n/a |
| Lens: | Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital | Sigma Lens; 8 elements in 6 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 45mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 30mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | Non-Zoom |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
100 cm to Infinity 39.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
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| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | 49.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection, 11-point Contrast Detect in Live View mode | Contrast Detection; 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot, Regular and Large.) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% cov., 0.92x mag., 14mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | Optional add-on optical type VF-21. |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.46x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.92x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 1600 (1/3EV steps) | Auto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Custom, One-Touch | Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot / Highlight Spot / Shadow Spot (Spot Approx. 2%) | Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, Digital Image Stabilization, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama* (* Available with the Olympus xD-Picture Card), Beach & Snow | 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 12 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Wireless | Normal, Redeye, Slow Sync., Redeye + Slow Sync (with compatible external flash unit) |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens aperture | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / xD | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.ORF) | 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | 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 |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | RM-UC1 cable, RM-1 IR | |
| Connections (extended): | Dedicated multi-connector; Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 is available | Combined USB/AV |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 7 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 97 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 500 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLS-01 | Proprietary BP-41 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLS-01 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 2 x Proprietary BP-41 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: | OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM | SIGMA Photo Pro |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Art Filters, On-Screen Autofocus, Face Detection Technology, New and Improved HyperCrystal II LCD, Shadow Adjustment, Perfect Shot Preview, Improved Auto White Balance. | 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. |
