- 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: | DP1 Merrill | WB100 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $799.00 | $229.99 |
Street Price: | $849.00 | $199.82 |
Date Available: | 2012-09-15 | 2012-06-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
13.8 oz
(391 g)
includes batteries |
13.6 oz (385 g) |
Size: |
4.8 x
2.6 x
2.5 in. (122 x 67 x 64 mm) |
4.5 x
3.1 x
3.4 in. (114 x 79 x 86 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Foveon X3 | |
Effective Megapixels: | 14.8 | 16.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.00 microns | 1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | Full Color | RGBG |
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: |
4704 x 3136
(14.8 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2336 x 1568 (3.7 MP, Other) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2832 x 2832 (8.0 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1984 x 1448 (2.9 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG | JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.8 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: | 640x480 (30) |
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC / H.264, Audio: AAC) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Sigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups | Samsung Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28mm | 22 - 580mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 19mm | 4 - 104mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 26.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm | f3.1 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
100 cm to Infinity 39.4 in to Infinity |
80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
1 -
10 cm 0.4 - 3.9 in |
Filter Thread: | 49.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
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) | Contrast Detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / 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): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 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 | 1600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 80 |
ISO Settings: | Auto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200(3M) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 8 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot | Multi, Spot, Center-weighted, Face Detection AE |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
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(Beauty Shot, Frame Guide, Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Firework, Beach & Snow); Magic (3D Photo, Live Panorama, Magic Frame, Split Shot, Picture in Picture (Still), Photo Filter, Movie Filter, Photo Editor); Live Panorama |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, Double 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) | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | Auto ISO: Wide: 80cm - 6m, Tele : 2 - 4m |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | 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 | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC / H.264, Audio: AAC) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | 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,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | Combined USB/AV | HDMI 1.4 |
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): | 97 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-41 | 4 x AA |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium) |
Batteries Included: | 2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 4 x AA Alkaline disposables |
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 | iLauncher |
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. | Optical Image Stabilization (plus DIS), Smart Auto, 720p HD Movies, 3D Mode, Live Panorama, Smart Filters. |