Sigma fp vs Olympus OM-D E-M5

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      Specifications

      General Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      BrandSigmaOlympus
      ModelfpOM-D E-M5
      Successor ModelSigma fp L Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      MSRP$1899EU: € 1099 (Body only) UK: £1149.99 EU: € 1299 (with M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels25.38 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.6 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range6 - 102,400100 - 25,600
      Photo Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      ProcessorTruePic VI
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 2592 x 3456, 3200 x 2400, 3200 x 1800, 3216 x 2144, 2400 x 2400, 1824 x 2432, 2560 x1920, 2560 x 1440, 2544 x 1696, 1920 x 1920, 1440 x 1920, 1920 x 1440, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1280, 1440 x 1440, 1104 x 1472, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 864, 1584 x 1056, 1216 x 1216, 864 x 1152, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 1296 x 864, 960 x 960, 720 x 960, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 576, 1008 x 672, 768 x 768, 576 x 768, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 624 x 416, 480 x 480, 384 x 512
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 7:6, 16:9, 21:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsHigh, med, low
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Color Temperature, Custom, Custom 1, Custom 2, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Overcast, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points4935
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Lens MountLeica LMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTouch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.15"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot610k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.15x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.58x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting18.0 fps9.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 18 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 12 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 5 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 12 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 3 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 24 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync (2)
      Manual (3 levels)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/30 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemS-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-5 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      DxO Low Light ISO826
      DxO Color Depth22.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.3
      DxO Overall Score71
      Video Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Internal Recording ModesH.264
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/59.94/100 fps
      CinemaDNGH.264 ALL-Intra/H.264 Long GOP 8/10/12-Bit
      3840 x 2160
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 12-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Raw 12-Bit via HDMI
      4096 x 2160 @ 24.00 fps
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 hours30 min
      Terminals Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Control Input (Shared with Mic/Line Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini type D
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible *As of July, 2019: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone or wired remote Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Dimensions113 x 70 x 45 mm (4.45 x 2.76 x 1.77")122 x 89 x 43 mm (4.8 x 3.5 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)422 g (0.93 lb / 14.89 oz)425 g (0.94 lb / 14.99 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 6.5 x 5.1"9.8 x 5.7 x 4.1"
      Package Weight2.5 lb2.35 lb
      Power and Storage Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Battery PackBP-51BLN-1
      Battery Life360 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sigma fp Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Self Timer 2 or 10 wec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      2 x 1/4"-20 Female (Side)
      Material of ConstructionAluminum
      Electronic Level Gauge


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