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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSC-TX1 | DP1 Merrill |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $379.99 | $799.00 |
| Street Price: | $302.99 | $849.00 |
| Date Available: | 2009-09-01 | 2012-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
5.0 oz
(142 g)
includes batteries |
13.8 oz
(391 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.7 x
2.3 x
0.6 in. (94 x 58 x 17 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: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | Foveon X3 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 14.8 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.4 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 27.0544mm2 (5.92mm x 4.57mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.62 microns | 5.00 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | Full Color |
| 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: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 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 (Exif v2.21) | JPEG, 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 3.8 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
640x480 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | Component | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 4 aspheric, 1 prism | Sigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 140mm | 28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6.2 - 24.7mm | 19mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.6 (tele) - ?? | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
100 cm to Infinity 39.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 49.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AF | Contrast Detection: 9 points select mode, Free move mode; possible to change size of focus frame (Spot, Regular, Large) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | 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): | 3.0 | 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, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | 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, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, Two Push Set, Underwater1/2 | Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1250 - 2 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot | Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a tripod, Backlight, Backlight Porttait, Landscape, Macro, Portrait , Close Focus | 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 | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off | Normal, Redeye, Slow Sync., Redeye + Slow Sync (with compatible external flash unit) |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Approx.0.08- Approx.3.0m (0.26 | 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: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound |
| Included Memory: | 11.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| 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: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | No |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | Multi-connector | Combined USB/AV |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.37 | 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): | Unlimited | 9 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.88 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 3.8 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 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): | 0.54 seconds | 0.49 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.63 seconds | |
| 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): | 0.75 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.008 seconds | 0.043 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag, Speed Priority AF mode = 0.424s | |
| Startup Time: | 2.1 seconds | 2.9 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.0 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 250 shots | 97 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BD1 | Proprietary BP-41 |
| Usable Battery Types: | InfoLithium rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BD1 InfoLithium 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: | Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.3 + USB Driver | SIGMA Photo Pro |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2, Mac OSX v(10.3-10.5) | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor, SteadyShot optical image stabilization, 3" touch screen LCD, Sweep Panorama mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus, Face and Motion Detection, HD movie (720p), High speed shoot. Available in silver, gray, pink, and blue. | 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. |
