Sigma sd Quattro vs Olympus E-1

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      Specifications

      General Sigma sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      BrandSigmaOlympus
      Modelsd QuattroE-1
      Successor ModelOlympus E-3
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sigma sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      Sensor TypeCMOS (Foveon X3)CCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels33 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels29 Megapixel5 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Photo Sigma sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      ProcessorDual TRUE III
      Max Image Resolution5424 x 36162560 x 1920
      Other Resolutions1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicStandard, High, Super High
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Overcast, Shade
      Focus Sigma sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AFFocus Modes: Single AF, Continuous AF, Manual
      AF Detection Range-1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points93
      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 sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      Lens MountSigma SAFour Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sigma sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"1.8"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot134k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sigma sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.09x0.96x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x0.48x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Sigma sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      Shutter TypeElectronicType: Electronically controlled focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.6 fps3.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 3.6 fps at 19.6 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 5.1 fps at 4.9 MP for up to 28 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Sigma sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto FP
      Manual
      Red-Eye
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Sigma sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAEL/AF lock button is pressed or shutter release button is pressed halfway
      Video Sigma sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sigma sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Output
      1 x Sigma Proprietary Remote Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      Speaker
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sigma sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired Wire/ InfraRed
      Environmental Sigma sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sigma sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      Dimensions147 x 95 x 91 mm (5.79 x 3.74 x 3.58")141 x 104 x 81 mm (5.55 x 4.09 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)735 g (1.62 lb / 25.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.5 x 7.8 x 5.4"
      Package Weight3.475 lb
      Power and Storage Sigma sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      Battery PackBP-61
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II)
      Other Sigma sd Quattro Olympus E-1
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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