Nikon D50 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

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Specifications

General	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Model	D50	DP1 Merrill
Successor Model	Nikon D40X	Sigma DP2 Merrill
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Point & Shoot
Body Type	DSLR	Advanced Compact
Video Capture

Sensor	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
Sensor Type	CCD	CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor Format	DX
Sensor Size	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor Dimensions	23.7 x 15.6 mm	24 x 16 mm
Total Pixels	6.24 Megapixel	48 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	6.1 Megapixel	46 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	200 - 1,600	100 - 6,400

Photo	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
Processor		Dual TRUE II engine
Max Image Resolution	3008 x 2000	4704 x 3136
Other Resolutions	2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000
Image Aspect Ratios	3:2
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, Normal, Basic
Timelapse Recording
White Balance	Auto (TTL white-balance with 420 pixels RGB sensor), six manual modes with preset white balance
WB Bracketing

Focus	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous
Lens Servo	Autofocus (AF-A), Single-servo AF (AF-S), Continuous servo AF (AF-C), Manual focus (M), Focus lock Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus
Focusing Screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets

Optics	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
Lens Mount	Nikon F
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
Focal Length		19 mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range		28 mm
Optical Zoom		1x
Maximum Aperture		f/2.8
Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization

Screen	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
Screen Type	Fixed	Fixed
Touch Screen
Screen Size	2.0"
Screen Resolution	130k dot	920k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
Viewfinder	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.75x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.50x
Diopter Adjustment	-1.6 to +0.5

Shutter	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
Shutter Type	Combined mechanical and CCD electronic
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/4000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	3.0 fps
Mirror Lock Up	for image sensor cleaning

Flash	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow	No
Flash Range	11.00 m at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/500 sec
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	SB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only) SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
External Flash Connection	Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided	Shoe Mount

Exposure	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
Exposure Modes	Digital Vari-Program, Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto , Manual [M], Auto Exposure Lock
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)	±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	2 or 3 frames +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

DXO	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
DxO Low Light ISO	560
DxO Color Depth	20.9
DxO Dynamic Range	10.8
DxO Overall Score	55

Video	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
Internal Recording Modes	No
Interval Recording
Video Formats		Motion JPEG
Max Video Resolution		640 x 480
Unlimited Video Recording

Terminals	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
USB Speed	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output
Speaker		Mono
Built-in Microphone		Mono
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Built-In Bluetooth
Remote Control	Optional ML-L3

Environmental	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
Environmental Sealing

Physical	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
Dimensions	133 x 102 x 76 mm (5.24 x 4.02 x 2.99")	122 x 67 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.64 x 2.52")
Weight (inc. batteries)	620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)	330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)		9.4 x 6.1 x 3.9"
Package Weight	3.6 lb	2.1 lb

Power and Storage	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
Battery Pack	EN-EL3
Internal Storage
External Storage	Single Slot: SD

Other	Nikon D50	Sigma DP1 Merrill
Self Timer	2 to 20 sec
Orientation Sensor

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