Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      BrandSonySigma
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-HX50VDP1 Merrill
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
      Successor ModelSigma DP2 Merrill
      MSRP$450
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS (Foveon X3)
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inchAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm24 x 16 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel48 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.4 Megapixel46 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      ProcessorDual TRUE II engine
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 29204704 x 3136
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:9
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length19 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm28 mm
      Optical Zoom30x1x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.3f/2.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyXtraFine LCD display
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Rear Sync
      Advanced Flash
      No
      Flash Range5.60 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Dimensions108 x 64 x 38 mm (4.25 x 2.52 x 1.5")122 x 67 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.64 x 2.52")
      Weight (inc. batteries)272 g (0.60 lb / 9.59 oz)330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 5.2 x 2.7"9.4 x 6.1 x 3.9"
      Package Weight2.1 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Battery PackNP-BX1
      Battery Life400 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sigma DP1 Merrill
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)


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