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Sigma DP1 Merrill

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
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Pros

  • The images on my screen are things of beauty
  • absolutely stunning
  • Merrills are very responsive for a compact camera

Cons

  • noise quickly becomes a problem
  • built-in Wireless
  • Does the Sigma DP1 Merrill have Weather Sealing

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 24x16 mm
  • 15 Mpx
  • 2640, 1760 px
  • 2.8
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Selective
  • 3.0 in

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Sigma DP1 Merrill - Pros & Cons

Sigma DP1 Merrill

Pros

  • The images on my screen are things of beauty
  • absolutely stunning
  • Merrills are very responsive for a compact camera
  • colour rendition is very well balanced
  • Manual focus is well implemented and easy to use
  • compatible tripod head is very easy
  • making it easy to compare with other cameras

Cons

  • noise quickly becomes a problem
  • built-in Wireless
  • Does the Sigma DP1 Merrill have Weather Sealing
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • the screen is on the smaller side
  • slippery finish and the absolute lack
  • spare Sigma BP-41 batteries are just not available today
  • the LCD is very prone to show fingerprints
  • image corners
  • fast street shooters

Sigma DP1 Merrill - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
15 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2640 x 1760 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sigma DP1 Merrill - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.94 in
Sensor photo detectors46.0 Mpx
Effective pixels15.0 Mpx
Max resolution2640 x 1760 px
ProcessorDual TRUE II
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom1.0 x
Maximum aperture2.8
Focal length equiv< 19
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Selective
Manual focusyes
Image stabiliserNo
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
External flashyes
Manual settingsyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
Supported audio file formatsWAV
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Dimensions
Weight11.99 oz
Width4.78 in
Height2.63 in
Depth2.53 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
Energy Star certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
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Image
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum800
Maximum image resolution4704 x 3136 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios3:2
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots920000
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions640.0 px
HD typeNot supported
Supported video file formatsM-JPEG
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Max resolution (highest frame rate)320 x 240
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.21
  • RAW
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Connectivity
USB version2.0
NFCno
AV outputyes

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Sigma DP1 Merrill Sigma - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.2
Based on 7 reviews
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Sigma DP1 Merrill Sigma DP1 Merrill Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 08.02.2012
Sigma DP1 Merrill Review
3.5

Looking for a Sigma DP1 Merrill review? The unique Foveon sensor makes fantastic low-ISO images, but this camera sure has its quirks.

Sigma DP1 Merrill Sigma DP1 Merrill Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 18.10.2012
Sigma DP1 Merrill Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Sigma DP1 Merrill is a new serious compact camera featuring an intriguing 46 megapixel APS-C sensor from Foveon and a fixed 28mm equivalent lens with a fast aperture of f/2.8. Read our in-depth Sigma DP1 Merrill review to find out what this unique camera is capable of...

Sigma DP1 Merrill Sigma DP1 Merrill - Luminous Landscape
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Luminous Landscape
Published: 24.09.2012
Sigma DP1 Merrill - Luminous Landscape

FacebookTweet Sigma DP1 Merrill with 19mm f/2.8 Lens (28mm Equiv) We should start with my recent review of the Sigma DP2 Merrill (DP2M). If you haven’t already...

Sigma DP1 Merrill Sigma DP1 Merrill Review - Optics
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Imaging Resource
Published: 08.02.2012
Sigma DP1 Merrill Review - Optics

Sigma DP1 Merrill Review - DP1 Merrill Optics

Sigma DP1 Merrill Sigma DP1 Merrill Review
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PCMAG
Published: 12.02.2013
Sigma DP1 Merrill Review
3.5

The Sigma DP1 Merrill is capable of producing amazing images, but you'll have to put a lot of time and effort in to get the most out of this pricey point-and-shoot.

Sigma DP1 Merrill Sigma DP1 Merrill Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 08.02.2012
Sigma DP1 Merrill Review | Camera Decision
2.1

Sigma DP1 Merrill is a 15.0MP Large Sensor Compact camera with a APS-C sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor and F2.8 lens. Read our DP1 Merrill review to find its pros and cons.

Sigma DP1 Merrill Sigma DP1 Merrill review
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TechRadar
Published: 20.11.2012
Sigma DP1 Merrill review
3.0

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