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| General | ||
| Model Number: | S60 | DP1 Merrill |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $350.00 | $799.00 |
| Street Price: | $849.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-09-30 | 2012-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 5.1 oz (145 g) |
13.8 oz
(391 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.8 x
2.4 x
0.9 in. (98 x 60 x 22 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: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Foveon X3 | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.0 | 14.8 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.69 microns | 5.00 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | Full Color | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Not needed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | 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: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3584 x 2016 (7.2 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
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, 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG | |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 3.8 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 640x480 (30) | |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Nikkor | Sigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 33 - 165mm | 28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5.9 - 29.5mm | 19mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.8 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ?? | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
100 cm to Infinity 39.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
9 cm to Infinity 3.5 in to Infinity |
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: | Up to 4x | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast detection w/ face detection and touch AF | 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: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | 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): | 3.5 | 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 (64 - 800), High Sensitivity Auto (64 - 1600), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200* (at reduced 5 megapixel resolution) | 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 | |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 30 sec | |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot | |
| Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | 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. | |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | Normal, Redeye, Slow Sync., Redeye + Slow Sync (with compatible external flash unit) |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | 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 | |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound | |
| Included Memory: | 20.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
| 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: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | No |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | DC Input | 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): | 140 shots | 97 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary BP-41 |
| Usable Battery Types: | 1 x EN-EL10 Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x EN-EL10 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 | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 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. | |
