Canon PowerShot G15 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      BrandCanonSigma
      ModelPowerShot G15DP1 Merrill
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G12
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G16 Sigma DP2 Merrill
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS (Foveon X3)
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inchAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm24 x 16 mm
      Total Pixels13.3 Megapixel48 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel46 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Photo Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      ProcessorDIGIC 5Dual TRUE II engine
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004704 x 3136
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length19 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm28 mm
      Optical Zoom5x1x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8f/2.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT PureColor II G LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +2
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.1 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain
      No
      Flash Range7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      DxO Low Light ISO165
      DxO Color Depth19.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.5
      DxO Overall Score46
      Video Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Video FormatsH.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Dimensions107 x 76 x 40 mm (4.21 x 2.99 x 1.57")122 x 67 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.64 x 2.52")
      Weight (inc. batteries)352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.8 x 2.9"9.4 x 6.1 x 3.9"
      Package Weight2.1 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Battery PackNB-10L
      Battery Life350 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot G15 Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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