- APS-C 369.0mm2
- 14.8 megapixels
- 28.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | DP2 | DP1 Merrill |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $870.00 | $799.00 |
Street Price: | $849.00 | |
Date Available: | 2009-05-20 | 2012-09-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 9.2 oz (260 g) |
13.8 oz
(391 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.5 x
2.3 x
2.2 in. (113 x 60 x 56 mm) |
4.8 x
2.6 x
2.5 in. (122 x 67 x 64 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Foveon X3 | Foveon X3 |
Effective Megapixels: | 4.6 | 14.8 |
Sensor Format: | 0.98 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 285.66mm2 (20.70mm x 13.80mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 7.84 microns | 5.00 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | Full Color | Full Color |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Not needed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
2640 x 1760
(4.6 MP,
3:2), 2640 x 1485 (3.9 MP, 16:9), 1872 x 1248 (2.3 MP, 3:2), 1312 x 880 (1.2 MP, Other) |
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 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.X3F) | JPEG, 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 3.8 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: | 320x240 (30) | 640x480 (30) |
Movie File Format: | AVI | 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: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Sigma Lens (7 Elements in 6 Groups) | Sigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 41mm | 28mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 24.2mm | 19mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 1.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - ? | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
100 cm to Infinity 39.4 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | 49.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | 3.0x | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast detection, 9-points | Contrast Detection: 9 points select mode, Free move mode; possible to change size of focus frame (Spot, Regular, Large) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional VF-21 into hot-shoe | Optional add-on optical type VF-11. |
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): | 2.5 | 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 | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | 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, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 15 sec | 1/2000 - 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 | 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, Vivid, Standard, Neutral, B&W or Sepia | 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: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Normal Flash, Red-Eye Reduction Flash and Slow Synchro Mode | Normal, Redeye, Slow Sync., Redeye + Slow Sync (with compatible external flash unit) |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | 28cm - 3m (ISO 200) | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe (X Sync. Contact) | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | 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 (.X3F) | 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVI | 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: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | No |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | Audio out (mono) | Combined USB/AV |
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 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 7 | |
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): | 250 shots | 97 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-31 | Proprietary BP-41 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-31 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: | SIGMA Photo Pro | SIGMA Photo Pro |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows, Mac OS |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Same Foveon X3 sensor as DP1, 41mm eq. lens instead of 28mm eq., True II image processor. | 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. |