Canon XSi vs Sigma dp3 Quattro Specifications

APS-C 328.6mm²
12.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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APS-C 369.0mm²
19.6 megapixels
75.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D)
Sigma dp3 Quattro

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon XTi XTi vs XSi
Successor:	Canon T1i XSi vs T1i
General
Model Number:	XSi	dp3 Quattro
Alternate Model Number(s):	EOS 450D, EOS Kiss X2
Camera Format:	SLR	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$899.99	$999.00
Street Price:	$649.00	$999.00
Date Available:	2008-04-30	2015-04-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	19.0 oz (539 g) includes batteries	16.4 oz (465 g)
Size:	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. (129 x 98 x 62 mm)	6.4 x 2.6 x 4.0 in. (161 x 67 x 102 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon	Foveon X3 Quattro
Effective Megapixels:	12.2	19.6
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	328.56mm² (22.20mm x 14.80mm)	368.95mm² (23.50mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.20 microns	4.33 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	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:	61
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	692
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3088 x 2056 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2256 x 1504 (3.4 MP, 3:2)	5424 x 3616 (19.6 MP, 3:2), 4816 x 3616 (17.4 MP, 4:3), 5424 x 3048 (16.5 MP, 16:9), 3616 x 3616 (13.1 MP, 1:1), 5424 x 2328 (12.6 MP, Other), 2704 x 1808 (4.9 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1808 (4.3 MP, 4:3), 2704 x 1520 (4.1 MP, 16:9), 1808 x 1808 (3.3 MP, 1:1), 2704 x 1160 (3.1 MP, Other), 7680 x 5120 (39.3 MP, 3:2), 6816 x 5120 (34.9 MP, 4:3), 7680 x 4320 (33.2 MP, 16:9), 5120 x 5120 (26.2 MP, 1:1), 7680 x 3296 (25.3 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), CR2 RAW (14-bit)	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.5	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	No
Movie Resolution:
Movie File Format:	None
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:		No
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF/EF-S	n/a
Lens:	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS	Sigma Lens; 10 elements in 8 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	29 - 88mm	75mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	50mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38	f/2.8 - f/16, with 7-bladed diaphragm
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		100 cm to Infinity 39.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		23 cm to Infinity 8.9 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	58.0mm	58.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point	Contrast Detection: 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot, Regular and Large), Face Detection AF mode
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; Eye-level Pentamirror, 95%, 0.87x, Eyepoint: 19mm, Diopter: -3 to +1
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.54x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.87x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	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:	10.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1600	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600	Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 EV steps; Auto has programmable High/Low limits
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom	Auto, Auto (Lighting Source Priority), Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Color Temperature, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	35-zone evaluative, 9% partial, 4% spot, center-weighted	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, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Auto Depth-of-field	Color modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Monochrome
Self Timer:	10 or 2 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	E-TLL II auto-popup with red-eye reduction	Normal, Redeye, Slow Sync., Redeye + Slow Sync (with compatible external flash unit)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	Optional EF-140S compact flash has GN=14m (ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/1250 at F2.8, 1/1600 at F4 and 1/2000 at F5.6
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:	SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	CR2 RAW (14-bit)	14-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	None
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	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wired: RS-60E3, IR: RC-1/RC-5	Via USB cable switch
Connections (extended):	Wired remote

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.42
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.36
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	1
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	53
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.16 seconds
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):	0.089 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	0.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		200 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	500 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E5	Proprietary BP-51
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable	2 x Proprietary BP-51 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Zoom Browser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Digital Photo Professional	SIGMA Photo Pro
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Successor to the EOS 400D / Rebel XTi. Newly designed 12.2 megapixel APS-C size Canon CMOS sensor, 14-bit Analog-to-Digital (A/D) conversion, enhanced Live View, improved Autofocus and Framing Rate, bundled with new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Image Stabilizer lens for $900.	New Foveon X3 Quattro sensor and TRUE III image processing engine.