Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Ricoh CX4

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      Specifications

      General Sigma SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      BrandSigmaRicoh
      ModelSD1 MerrillCX4
      Predecessor ModelSigma SD1
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sigma SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      Sensor TypeCMOS (Foveon X3)BSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions24 x 16 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels46 Megapixel10.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels15 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Photo Sigma SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      ProcessorDual TRUE IISmooth Imaging Engine IV
      Max Image Resolution4800 x 32003648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2432, 2736 x 2736, 3648 x 2048, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1728 x 1296, 1280 x 9601, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:31:1, 4:3, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sigma SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range0 to +18 EV
      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 SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      Lens MountSigma SA
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 300 mm
      Optical Zoom10.7x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sigma SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sigma SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1.5
      Shutter Sigma SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      Min Shutter Speed8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps
      Flash Sigma SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range4.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sigma SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Sigma SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sigma SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sigma SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Sigma SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sigma SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      Dimensions146 x 113 x 80 mm (5.75 x 4.45 x 3.15")102 x 59 x 29 mm (4.02 x 2.32 x 1.14")
      Weight (inc. batteries)790 g (1.74 lb / 27.87 oz)205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.6 x 7 x 5.6"
      Package Weight3.55 lb
      Power and Storage Sigma SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      Battery PackDB-100
      Internal Storage86 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, UDMA compatible)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sigma SD1 Merrill Ricoh CX4
      Self TimerYes (2, 10 or Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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