Sigma SD1 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

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      Specifications

      General Sigma SD1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      BrandSigmaOlympus
      ModelSD1OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Predecessor ModelOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Successor ModelSigma SD1 Merrill OM System OM-5
      MSRP$1199 (body only), $1799 (w/14-150mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sigma SD1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Sensor TypeCMOS (Foveon X3)MOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions24 x 16 mm17.4 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels46 Megapixel21.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels15 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range64 - 25,600
      Photo Sigma SD1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      ProcessorDual TRUE IITruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution4800 x 32005184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios4:31:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, fine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Color Temperature
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 selectable steps for A-B/G-M axis.
      Focus Sigma SD1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points11121
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points2
      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 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Lens MountSigma SAMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sigma SD1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sigma SD1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x1.37x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.68x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1.5-4 to +2
      Shutter Sigma SD1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)10.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps30.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 150 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6 fps at 20.4 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 23 Frames (Raw) / 26 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sigma SD1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      redeye
      fill
      off
      redeye slow sync
      slow sync
      2nd-curtain slow sync
      manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Sigma SD1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAvailable
      Video Sigma SD1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 24 fps [237 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [102 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 202 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [10 to 102 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sigma SD1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sigma SD1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired and via smartphone
      Environmental Sigma SD1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%
      Storage Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Sigma SD1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Dimensions146 x 113 x 80 mm (5.75 x 4.45 x 3.15")125 x 85 x 50 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 1.97")
      Weight (inc. batteries)790 g (1.74 lb / 27.87 oz)414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.2 x 7.3 x 5.7"
      Package Weight2.925 lb
      Power and Storage Sigma SD1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Battery PackBLS-50
      Battery Life310 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Sigma SD1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Electronic Level Gauge


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