Nikon Coolpix A vs Sigma dp1 Quattro Specifications

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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Detailed specifications
Nikon Coolpix A
Sigma dp1 Quattro

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General
Model Number:	Coolpix A	dp1 Quattro
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$1099.95	$999.00
Street Price:	$1,096.95	$1,103.00
Date Available:	2013-03-15	2014-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	10.5 oz (298 g) includes batteries	15.0 oz (425 g)
Size:	4.4 x 2.5 x 1.6 in. (111 x 64 x 40 mm)	6.4 x 2.6 x 3.4 in. (161 x 67 x 87 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Foveon X3 Quattro
Effective Megapixels:	16.2	19.6
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	368.16mm² (23.60mm x 15.60mm)	368.95mm² (23.50mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.79 microns	4.33 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	Full Color
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None	Not needed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	80
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,164
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 3696 x 2448 (9.0 MP, Other), 2464 x 1632 (4.0 MP, Other)	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 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.NEF), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	4.1	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	No
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM)
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	n/a
Lens:	NIKKOR ; 7 elements in 5 groups	Sigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28mm	28mm
Focal Length (actual):	18.5mm	19mm
Zoom Ratio:	1.00x	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 - f/22; Electronically-controlled 7-blade iris diaphragm with 19 steps of 1/3 EV	f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity	100 cm to Infinity 39.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	58.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect: Center, Normal area, Wide area, Face priority, Subject tracking	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:	No / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Optional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder	Optional VF-31 hotshoe-mounted optical viewfinder available
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	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:	31.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600	Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 EV steps; Auto has programmable High/Low limits
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual	Auto, Auto (Lighting Source Priority), Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Color Temperature, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 30 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:	Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot	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:	Beach/Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Food, High Key, Landscape, Low Key, Autumn colors, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Silhouette, Sports, Sunset	Color modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Monochrome
Self Timer:	2, 5, 10, 20 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto+slow sync, Fill flash, Slow sync, Rear-curtain+slow sync, Manual, Off; Red-eye reduction available	Normal, Redeye, Slow Sync., Redeye + Slow Sync (with compatible external flash unit)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	6.0	n/a
Flash Range Description:	GN approx. 6/21, or 6/22 when fired in manual mode at full power (ISO 100, m/ft, 23C/73.4F); 0.5 to 11.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 37ft.)	Optional EF-140S compact flash has GN=14m (ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync:	1/2000	1/1250 at F2.8, 1/1600 at F4 and 1/2000 at F5.6
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 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 / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW (.NEF), RAW+JPEG	14-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM)
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:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired or wireless	Via USB cable switch
Connections (extended):	Mini (Type C) HDMI, Accessory Terminal, DC-input via dummy battery AC adapter

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.96
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.96
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	1.04
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	4.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.1
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	17
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.1
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	10
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.58 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.235 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.67 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.065 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.577s
Startup Time:	1.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	5.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	230 shots	200 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL20	Proprietary BP-51
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 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:	ViewNX 2 CD-ROM	SIGMA Photo Pro
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Nikon's first DX-format Coolpix camera. Available in black and silver. Optional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder will be available for a suggested retail price of ~US$450, and the UR-E24 Adapter Ring and HN-CP18 Lens Hood will be sold together for a suggested retail price of US$130.	New Foveon X3 Quattro sensor and TRUE III image processing engine.