Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

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

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Detailed specifications
Sigma DP3 Merrill
Pentax Q7

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:		Pentax Q-S1 Q7 vs Q-S1
General
Model Number:	DP3 Merrill	Q7
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$999.99	$499.95
Street Price:	$899.00	$379.99
Date Available:	2013-03-15	2013-08-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	14.1 oz (400 g)	7.1 oz (200 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.8 x 2.6 x 3.2 in. (122 x 67 x 81 mm)	4.0 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (102 x 58 x 34 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Foveon X3
Effective Megapixels:	14.8	12.4
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/1.7 inch
Sensor size:	368.95mm² (23.50mm x 15.70mm)	43.32mm² (7.60mm x 5.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.00 microns	1.90 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	4.6x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	Full Color	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Not needed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
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:	4704 x 3136 (14.8 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2336 x 1568 (3.7 MP, Other)	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	4.0	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30)	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound	MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural sound
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Pentax Q
Lens:	Sigma Lens; 10 elements in 8 groups	02 Standard Zoom smc Pentax 5-15mm f/2.8-4.5 ED AL [IF]
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	75mm	23 - 69mm
Focal Length (actual):	50mm	5 - 15mm
Zoom Ratio:	Non-Zoom	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 - f/16, with 7-bladed diaphragm	f/2.8 (W) / f/4.5 (T) - f/8
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	100 cm to Infinity 39.4 in to Infinity	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	23 cm to Infinity 8.9 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	40.5mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot, Regular and Large.)	Contrast Detection: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), AF Continuous, AF Face Detection, Manual; Auto 25 Point, User-Selectable, Center
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		Optional O-VF1 Optical Viewfinder (hotshoe mount)
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
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)	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps	Auto: ISO 100 to 12800 (1/3 EV steps); Bulb mode up to ISO 1600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	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.	Scene: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, HDR, Quick Macro, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf&Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR, Invert Color, Extract Color, Color, Water Color, Posterization, Fish-eye); HDR Capture: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2; Dynamic Range Adjustment: Highlight and/or Shadow correction
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	Normal, Redeye, Slow Sync., Redeye + Slow Sync (with compatible external flash unit)	P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	4.9 m / 16.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Lens dependent. GN of ~7m at ISO 200.
Max Flash Sync:		1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	-2 to +1 EV
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:	No UHS support
Other Memory:		Eye-Fi
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG	12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound	MOV (AVC H.264) 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	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional IR
Connections (extended):	Combined USB/AV	Micro (Type D) HDMI

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):	4.0	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	7	5
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	250 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-41	Proprietary D-LI68
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary D-LI68 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	SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE for RICOH IMAGING
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS	Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	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.	Larger 1/1.7" back-illuminated CMOS sensor, high sensitivity shooting up to ISO 12800, enhanced Q ENGINE with faster response time during start-up and shooting time. Available in 120 color combinations via Pentax's Color To Order system.