Pentax X90 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
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Pentax X90 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
- Released February 2012
- New Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Pentax X90 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax X90 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the X90 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe X90 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the DP1 Merrill making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X90 matches up vs the DP1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax X90 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill
X90 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Pentax X90
DP1 Merrill | X90 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
X90 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Pentax X90 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Look at the Pentax X90 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the X90 against the DP1 Merrill.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and DP1 Merrill is 69 and 82 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and DP1 Merrill.
All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X90 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will produce greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Pentax X90 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X90 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications
Pentax X90 | Sigma DP1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sigma |
Model type | Pentax X90 | Sigma DP1 Merrill |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4704 x 3136 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | - |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) | 330 gr (0.73 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | D-L106 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $350 | $1,250 |