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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DP1 Merrill | NX30 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $799.00 | $999.99 |
| Street Price: | $849.00 | $899.00 |
| Date Available: | 2012-09-15 | 2014-02-20 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
13.8 oz
(391 g)
includes batteries |
23.1 oz
(654 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.8 x
2.6 x
2.5 in. (122 x 67 x 64 mm) |
5.0 x
3.8 x
1.6 in. (127 x 96 x 42 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Foveon X3 | Samsung |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.8 | 20.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.00 microns | 4.29 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | Full Color | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Not needed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 76 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.5 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.4 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,014 | |
| 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) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG | JPEG, MPO, RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.8 | 8.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1920x810 (24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (120p) 320x240 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Samsung NX |
| Lens: | Sigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups | Samsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III OIS NX |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28mm | 27 - 84mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 19mm | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 3.06x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
100 cm to Infinity 39.4 in to Infinity |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | 49.0mm | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 2x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 9 points select mode, Free move mode; possible to change size of focus frame (Spot, Regular, Large) | Samsung NX AF System II (Hybrid contrast/phase-detect): 105points (Phase Detection AF), 247points (Contrast AF), Selection: 1point ( Free selection ), Multi: Normal 21 (3 x 7) points, Closeup 35points, Face Detection: Max. 10 faces |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | EVF / OLED |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional add-on optical type VF-11. | Tiltable (up to 80 degrees) EVF with eye sensor; XGA (1024x768) 2,359K dots; 100% Field of view; 0.96x Magnification(50mm eq. lens); -4 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.64x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.96x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual) |
| 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, 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. | Beauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Creative Shot, Best Face, Multi-Exposure, Smart Jump Shot |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2-30 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | 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) | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Lens dependent; GN=11 (ISO 100, m) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG | RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wi-Fi live view; optional wired via USB | |
| Connections (extended): | Combined USB/AV | Mult-function USB port compatible with wired remote |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.68 | 0.62 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.84 | 0.73 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 9 | 21 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.88 | 0.62 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.8 | 8.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 7 | 21 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.8 | 8.9 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | 12 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.8 | 8.8 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | 11 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.49 seconds | 0.13 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 | 0.087 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.23 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.043 seconds | 0.083 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag, Speed Priority AF mode = 0.424s | Full AF lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.285s |
| Startup Time: | 2.9 seconds | 0.8 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | 0.9 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.6 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 97 shots | 360 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-41 | Proprietary BP-1410 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1410mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-1410 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | SIGMA Photo Pro | iLauncher, Adobe Lightroom v5 |
| 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. | Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n supports Dual Channel (Smart Camera 3.0 with NFC, AutoShare, SNS & Cloud, Email, Auto Back, Remote Viewfinder Pro, Mobile Link,Samsung Link, Group Share, Photo Beam, HomeSync, Baby Monitor) |
