Sigma DP2x compact digital camera

Sigma DP2x compact digital camera.

The newest Sigma DP2x compact digital camera. The new Sigma DP2x features an Analogue Front End (AFE), plus according to Sigma provides improved AF speed. The 20.7mm x 13.8mm DP2x sensor is around seven to 12 times bigger than most sensors used in other point & shoot digital cameras.

The big photodiodes deploy captured light and provide the DP2x high resolution and rich graduated hues. The camera provides a TRUE (Three-layer Response Ultimate Engine) II processor. It also incorporates a RAW (X3F) record function for keeping full image captured details, plus the normal JPEG recording format. Mar 2, 2011

Features

• 14 megapixel Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor
• TRUE II Image Processing Engine
• 24.2mm F2.8 lens designed exclusively for the DP2 series
• Improved autofocus speed
• AFE (Analogue Front End) for faster image capture

Specifications

Sensor	• FOVEON  X3(R) Direct Image Sensor (CMOS) • 20.7 x 13.8 mm Foveon CMOS sensor • Direct image sensor • 14.06 million effective pixels (4.69 million x 3)
Image sizes	• JPEG: 2640 x 1760 pixels (High) • JPEG: 2640 x 1485 pixels (16:9) • JPEG: 1872 x 1248 pixels (Medium) • JPEG: 1312 x 880 pixels (Low) • RAW: 2640 x 1760 pixels
Movie clips	• QVGA: 320×240 • 30 Frames Per Second
File formats	• RAW （12-bit uncompressed) • JPEG (Three quality levels, Exif 2.21)
Lens	• 24.2mm (41mm equiv.) • F2.8 • 6 Groups 7 Elements
Image stabilization	No
Conversion lenses	None
Digital zoom	Yes, up to 3x
Focus	• Contrast detection AF • Dial type manual focus
AF area modes	• AF point selection (out of 9 points)
AF assist lamp	No
Focus distance	28cm to ∞
Metering	• Evaluative Metering • Center-Weighted Average Metering • Spot metering
ISO sensitivity	• Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 (RAW only) • 3200 (RAW only)
Exposure compensation	• +/- 3EV • 1/3 EV steps
Exposure bracketing	• 1/3EV stop increments up to ±3EV • 3 frames
Shutter speed	• 1/2000sec to 15sec
Aperture	F2.8-F11
Modes	• [P]Program AE • [S]Shutter Priority AE • [A]Aperture Priority AE • [M] Manual
White balance	• Auto • Sunlight • Shade • Overcast • Incandescent • Fluorescent • Flash • Custom
Self timer	10 or 2 secs
Continuous shooting	3 frames per second (for 4 JPEGs or 3 RAW)
Flash	• Pop-up (Manual) • Guide number: 6 (ISO100/ｍ) • Flash range: 28cm－4.3m(Auto ISO) • Forced on • Red-eye Reduction • Slow Sync. • Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction • Flash exposure compensation
Viewfinder	optional
LCD monitor	• 2.5" TFT LCD Display • 230K dots
Connectivity	• USB 2.0 • AV Output (NTSC/PAL) • Audio out (monaural) • DC Input
Storage	• SD Memory Card • SDHC Memory Card • MultiMedia Card
Power	• Li-ion Battery BP-31 • Battery Charger BC-31 • optional AC Adapter • Approx.250 shots capacity
Optional accessories	• External flash EF-140 DG • Viewfinder VF-21 • Hood adapter HA-21 • AC adapter SAC-3
Weight (excl batt)	260g / 9.2oz
Dimensions	113mm/4.5"(W)×60mm/2.3"(H)×50mm/2.2"(D)

Item Includes

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Accessories

Memory Cards & Card Readers Batteries & Power Flash & Flash Accessories Lenses

Remote Control & Cords Tripod & Support Books & Tutorials Sensor Cleaning LCD Screen Protector

Viewfinder Accessories Filters Teleconverters Software

Reviews

Press ReleaseThe Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma DP2x compact digital camera featuring a 14 megapixel FOVEON X3® direct image sensor (2,652× 1,768× 3 layers).

The new Sigma DP2x is the latest DP2 series model and incorporates AFE (Analog Front End) and faster autofocus.  AFE is also used in the DP1x compact digital camera and SD15 digital SLR and converts full color data, which the FOVEON X3® capture system records, into a digital signal. This enables the camera to reproduce high definition and richly colored images. In addition, the new AF algorithm provides high speed autofocus, ensuring convenient shooting.

SLR-sized image sensor
The size of the image sensor used in the DP2x camera is 20.7mm x 13.8mm. It is approximately seven to twelve times larger than sensors used in ordinary compact digital cameras. The large photodiodes deployed capture light efficiently and give the DP2x its high resolution and richly-graduated tones.

Full-color image sensor
Utilising the special features of silicon, which is penetrated to different depths by different wavelengths of light, this 14 megapixel direct image sensor succeeds in full-color capture with the full RGB in a single-pixel location.

TRUE II image processing engine
The DP2x incorporates the “TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II” image processing engine which improves the processing speed and overall image quality. The unique image-processing algorithm provides high resolution and reproduces high definition images with richly graduated tones.

AFE (Analogue Front End)
AFE (Analogue Front End) converts the color data, which full-color capture systems record, to a digital signal. This enables the camera to reproduce high definition and richly colored images.

24.2mm F2.8 lens
The DP2x is equipped with a 24.2mm F2.8 large aperture lens, equivalent to 41mm on a 35mm SLR camera, which has been designed exclusively for DP2 series. Two high refractive index elements and two molded glass aspherical lenses provide superior image quality and allow its compact construction.

RAW format recording
The DP2x includes JPEG recording format for convenience plus a RAW data (X3F) recording mode for retaining full image capture detail of the utmost quality. The RAW images can be processed in the supplied Sigma PhotoPro software.