Nikon V2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

1 inch 116.2mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 160 - 6400

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

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Detailed specifications
Nikon V2
Sigma DP3 Merrill

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Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Nikon V3 V2 vs V3
General
Model Number:	V2	DP3 Merrill
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$899.95	$999.99
Street Price:	$899.95	$899.00
Date Available:	2012-11-30	2013-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	16.1 oz (457 g) includes batteries, kit lens	14.1 oz (400 g)
Size:	4.2 x 3.2 x 1.8 in. (108 x 82 x 46 mm)	4.8 x 2.6 x 3.2 in. (122 x 67 x 81 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Aptina	Foveon X3
Effective Megapixels:	14.2	14.8
Sensor Format:	1 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)	368.95mm² (23.50mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.86 microns	5.00 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.7x	n/a
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:	Yes	No
DxO Sensor Score:	50
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	20.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	403
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 3072 (10.6 MP, Other), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2)	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 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG	JPEG, 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	60.6	4.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x240 (400p) 320x120 (1200p)	640x480 (30)
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound	AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound
Composite Video Out:	No	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon 1	n/a
Lens:	1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR	Sigma Lens; 10 elements in 8 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 81mm	75mm
Focal Length (actual):	10 - 30mm	50mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	Non-Zoom
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T)	f/2.8 - f/16, with 7-bladed diaphragm
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity	100 cm to Infinity 39.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		23 cm to Infinity 8.9 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	40.5mm	52.0mm
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:	Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 135 focus areas; the center 73 areas support phase-detection AF; Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas	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:	EVF / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type; 0.47-inch, 1440k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +2 m^-1 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	1,440,000 dots	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	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:		10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	160	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (ISO 160-6400, 160-3200, 160-800), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; in 1 EV 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, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning	Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/16000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)	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:	Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto), Best Moment Capture (Slow View and Smart Photo Selector), Advanced movie, Motion Snapshot; Active D-Lighting, In-camera HDR, Live Image Control.	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, 10 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Fill flash, fill flash + slow sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction + slow sync, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain + slow sync	Normal, Redeye, Slow Sync., Redeye + Slow Sync (with compatible external flash unit)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	GN=6.3m at ISO 160; Range is lens aperture dependent.	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Accessory port	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		No UHS support
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG	12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound	AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound
Included Memory:	0.0 MB	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:	Optional ML-L3 IR remote
Connections (extended):	HDMI out (Type C, Mini), Multi Accessory Port, Stereo Mic Jack (3.5mm)	Combined USB/AV

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.32
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.32
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.31
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	60.6	4.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	40	7
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	58.8	4.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	40	7
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	62.5	4.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	40	7
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.07 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.055 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.39 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.055 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus, Auto-area AF mode = 0.148s
Startup Time:	2.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.6 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.1 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	310 shots	97 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL21	Proprietary BP-41
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL21 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	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM	SIGMA Photo Pro
OS Compatibility:		Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Available in black or white.	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, AF+MF mode, VGA movies.