- APS-C 369.0mm2
- 14.8 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Leica S2
S2 vs S3 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | SD1 Merrill | S3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | SD1 | |
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
Retail Price: | $2299.00 | $19.00 |
Street Price: | $8,492.13 | |
Date Available: | 2011-06-01 | 2020-03-06 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
28.1 oz
(796 g)
includes batteries |
44.4 oz
(1,260 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.7 x
4.5 x
3.1 in. (146 x 114 x 80 mm) |
6.3 x
4.7 x
3.1 in. (160 x 120 x 80 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Foveon X3 | |
Effective Megapixels: | 14.8 | 64.0 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | Medium format |
Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) | 1350mm2 (45.00mm x 30.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.00 microns | 4.59 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 0.8x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | Full Color | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Not needed | None |
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: |
4704 x 3136
(14.8 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2336 x 1568 (3.7 MP, Other) |
9800 x 6530 (64.0 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (.X3F), RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.1 | 3.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
4096x2160 (24p)
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) |
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Movie File Format: | MOV (motion JPEG) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sigma SA bayonet | Leica S bayonet |
Lens: | Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 26 - 75mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 17 - 50mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 2.90x | |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/22 (W/T) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 77.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Phase-detection with 11-point Twin Cross AF Sensor; Single AF, Continuous AF (with AF motion prediction function), Manual | Phase-detect TTL with central cross-hair sensor: Choice of AFs (single) = Sharpness priority, AFc (continuous) = Shutter release priority, MF (manual), Manual override of automatic setting possible at any time; Contrast detect AF during live view at any point in image |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; Pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1.5 diopter | High eyepoint pentaprism viewfinder, 98% coverage, 0.87x magnification, -3 to +1 diopter correction, interchangeable focusing screen, ground glass screen with microprism ring and split image (standard) |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | 1.09x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.95x | 0.87x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 50000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500, 25000, 50000 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash and Custom | Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, HMI, Fluorescent, Halogen warm, Halogen cool, Flash, Tungsten, Grey card (determined from image), Grey card Live View, Color temperature (Kelvin) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 125 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.5EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 77-segment Evaluative, Center-Weighted Average, Center Area, Spot Metering; EV 1 to 20 (50mm F1.4 : ISO100) | Multi-segment (5 fields), Center-weighted, Spot (3.5% of image frame) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | ||
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | S-TTL (17mm lens angle covered) | TTL pre-flash metering, with automatic transmission and consideration of sensitivity and set/controlled lens aperture, all exposure modes available, automatic adaptation of flash light component to available light; First or second curtain sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent. | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/125 or 1/1000 depending on lens (shutter type) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | Dual SD + CF (UDMA7) | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.X3F), RAW + JPEG | RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic |
Movie File Format: | MOV (motion JPEG) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | No | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional RS-31 IR Wireless, CR-21 Wired | Cabled or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | Wired Remote, DC Input jacks | Mini HDMI Type C, X-sync, 7-pin LEMO socket for remote accessories, contact strip for multi-function hand grip, audio in (3.5 mm jack) and audio out (3.5 mm jack) with audio adapter S (supplied with the camera) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.78 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.78 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 7 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.1 | 3.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 7 | Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.38 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.244 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.52 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.088 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus Lag: Auto Area AF = 0.466s | |
Startup Time: | 4.5 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-21 | Proprietary 7.4V, 2850mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-21 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x 7.4V, 2850mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Sigma Photo Pro 5.0 | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 46-megapixel 23.5 x 15.7mm APS-C full-color sensor, weather-resistant magnesium alloy body, dual "TRUE II" image processing engines, 11-point Twin Cross AF sensor, CompactFlash Type 1 with UDMA support. |