Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

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      Specifications

      General Sigma SD1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      BrandSigmaSony
      ModelSD1 MerrillCyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Predecessor ModelSigma SD1
      MSRP$330
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sigma SD1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Sensor TypeCMOS (Foveon X3)BSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions24 x 16 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels46 Megapixel16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels15 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400125 - 3,200
      Photo Sigma SD1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      ProcessorDual TRUE IIBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4800 x 32004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:34:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sigma SD1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Touch
      Face Detection
      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Lens MountSigma SA
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 4.6
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sigma SD1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyXtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sigma SD1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1.5
      Shutter Sigma SD1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps
      Flash Sigma SD1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range3.70 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sigma SD1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sigma SD1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sigma SD1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Sigma SD1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sigma SD1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Dimensions146 x 113 x 80 mm (5.75 x 4.45 x 3.15")96 x 56 x 18 mm (3.78 x 2.2 x 0.71")
      Weight (inc. batteries)790 g (1.74 lb / 27.87 oz)133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.6 x 7 x 5.6"6.1 x 5 x 2.1"
      Package Weight3.55 lb
      Power and Storage Sigma SD1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Battery PackNP-BN
      Battery Life250 shots
      Internal Storage19 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, UDMA compatible)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sigma SD1 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
      Orientation Sensor


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