Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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83 Imaging
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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Replaced the Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Successor is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview
Lets look closer at the Pentax X-5 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sigma. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the X-5 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe X-5 was announced 7 months after the DP2 Merrill and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the X-5 scores versus the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
X-5 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | February 2012 | More modern by 7 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Pentax X-5
DP2 Merrill | X-5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
X-5 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check the Pentax X-5 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the X-5 compared to the DP2 Merrill.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and DP2 Merrill is 65 and 83 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and DP2 Merrill.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X-5 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax X-5 will render more detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger X-5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sigma |
Model type | Pentax X-5 | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-08-22 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4704 x 3136 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 50mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640x480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595g (1.31 lbs) | 330g (0.73 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $230 | $931 |