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Sigma DP2 Quattro - Image Quality Problems

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Guys from Dicahub website showed us that the image of recently announced Sigma DP2 Quattro is not as good as Sigma DP2 Merill, take a look below

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Fujifilm X30 is Not Coming with 1 inch Sensor

Fuji-X30-img Earlier it was expected that Fuji will increase sensor size of  Xxx series (X10, X20) compact camera form 2/3″ to i” inch, but according to the latest rumors surfaced over the web the upcoming Fuji X30 camera sensor size will remain same as X20 (2/3″ X-trans sensor), yes it is a disappointment for those who are waiting for a 1 inch sensor based compact camera from fuji, the expected announcement date of Fuji X30 is September 2014.

Still the available (and old) Fuji X20 is one the best selling compact camera from fuji and it is one of the world smallest camera that comes without low-pass filter, hence you get excellent image output from the X20 compared to compact camera of the same price range.

The other rumored products that fuji may announce this year are the long rumored Fujifilm XT1b or XT2 camera that will feature 4K recording option, Fujifilm X100T / X200 and X-PRO2

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Canon Waterproof Camera With 45X Optical Zoom

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Canon latest patent surfaced over the web shows compact waterproof 45X zoom lens made for a compact camera, take a look at the details below translated from Japanese

  • Patent Publication No. 2014-109664
    • Published Date 2014.6.12
    • Filing date 2012.11.30
    • Related 2014-109665,2014-109666
  • Example 1
    • Zoom ratio 44.41
    • Focal length f = 4.62-13.02-205.00mm
    • Fno. 3.91-6.14-9.00
    • Half angle ω = 36.14-16.58-1.08 °
    • The overall length of the lens 99.33-103.38-113.64mm
    • BF 12.11-10.81-4.28mm

The lens is probably made for upcoming rugged compact camera, but 45X is really a great range for a underwater/rugged camera.

Canon and Microsoft Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement

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Canon and Microsoft Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement surfaced over the web, according to the agreement both company will use each other technologies for upcoming future products.

I believe Canon will possibly launch a Windows mobile OS based powershot N models in future and Microsoft will use Canon high-end technologies ( may be Dualpixel AF CMOS sensor?) in upcoming flagship Lumia Phones.

Press Release by Microsoft USA

REDMOND, Wash., and TOKYO — July 2, 2014 — Microsoft Corp. and Canon Inc. on Wednesday broadened their strategic alliance with the announcement of a broad patent cross-licensing agreement. With this agreement, Microsoft and Canon gain licenses to each other’s highly valued and growing patent portfolios.

“This collaborative approach with Canon allows us to deliver inventive technologies that benefit consumers around the world,” said Nick Psyhogeos, general manager, associate general counsel, IP Licensing of the Innovation and Intellectual Property Group at Microsoft. “Microsoft believes cooperative licensing is an effective way to accelerate innovation while reducing patent disputes.”

This agreement covers a broad range of products and services each company offers, including certain digital imaging and mobile consumer products. Microsoft and Canon have a long history of collaborating to bring high-quality, cutting-edge products to consumers, including color technology. Contents of the agreement will not be disclosed.

“This agreement is a natural extension of our longstanding relationship with Microsoft and commitment to developing innovative technologies,” said Hideki Sanatake, senior general manager, Corporate Intellectual Property & Legal Headquarters of Canon Inc.

Panasonic Compact M4/3 Camera Coming Soon

panasonic-GM1-image do we actually need a compact M4/3 camera after GM1?

According to a latest rumors published over the website SLRclub (Korea), Panasonic may soon announce a fixed lens based compact M4/3 camera (no detailed information available right now).

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The fixed lens M4/3 camera rumor started two years ago when MR-Uematsu told Quesabesde that there could be a “possible future fixed lens camera with larger Four Thirds sensor”.

Finally, we are sure about the arrival of 1 inch sensor based compact camera LX8 on July 16, but there is also some possibility that we may see a M4/3 based compact camera on the same day.

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Sigma dp2 Quattro First High ISO Test and Sample Images

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Multiple sample image Sigma dp2 Quattro surfaced over the web today,the dp2 Quattro features 29 Megapixel Multilayer Sensor and ISO range upto 6400, the high resolution data delivered from of 3 (RGB) layer sensor and the sensor architecture doesn’t require low-pass filter, so you get images with very high details.

HIGH ISO TEST Image of Sigma dp2 Quattro
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We can clearly see the upto ISO 1600 everything looks good but at ISO 3200 the image losses its color details, so the image of Sigma dp2 Quattro are usable upto ISO 1600.

Sample Images

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Excellent macro capture from a APS-C compact camera, the image is razor sharp / details are clearly visible.

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Sigma dp2 Quattro produces excellent level of details and color if used below ISO 1600.

Take a look at the sample gallery for more imags – Gallery 1 || Gallery 2

Sigma DP2 Quattro, the price is approx $999 and the camera is available at Adorama and B&H Store.

Sony RX100 M3 vs Canon G1X Mark II

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Sony RX100 M3 vs Canon Canon G1X Mark II, the Sony RX100 M3 comes with a 1 inch sensor on the other hand the Canon G1X Mark II have a 1.5 inch sensor, the more sensor area means more light gathering area and hence you get noise free images and more color + contrast at high ISO range compared to the competitor… take a look at the major difference below

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We already discussed the benefit of larger sensor, now lets talk about the lens. The Canon offers more optical zoom lens (2x more) compared to Sony RX100 M3 but Sony offers better aperture range compared to Canon. Bright lenses delivers bit more light to the sensor.

Zoom + Macro mode: Canon offers more zoom lens + better macro mode compared to Sony RX100 M3.

Hybrid Image Stabilization: Both camera features Hybrid Image stabilization modes, Canon G1X Mark II offers IS for wide range of movements >> Panning IS, Macro (Hybrid), Dynamic IS mode (video work) and final Powered IS for tele zoom, we are bit un-confimred but Sony RX100 M3 also features 5 axis based IS system, no more details available.

Advance AF system: Both camera have same type of contrast detect AF system, but the Canon G1X Mark II comes with more AF point hence you get more screen area under AF

Shutter Range: Canon G1X Mark II have bit broad shutter range compared to RX100 M3.

Top Continuous shooting speed: Sony features 2X more continuous shooting speed (10 fps) than Canon G1X Mark II, hence for sports-shooter we recommend RX100 M3 camera.

Video: Sony RX100 M3 shoot Full HD videos 60fps and able to record it at high-quality XAVC S format, which uses a Long GOP (Group of Pictures) structure, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video compression is also available., and other major feature is linear PCM audio compression option available in RX100 M3 camera. Canon G1X Mark II records Full HD videos @ 30fps in the Internet-friendly MP4 format.

Display: Canon G1X Mark II have 3.0″ 1,040k-dot capacitive touchscreen LCD display unit, that moves on multiple direction on the other hand RX100 M3 have 3.0″ 1229k-Dot Multi-Angle Xtra Fine LCD.

Viewfinder: Sony RX100 M3 features advance 1440k-Dot OLED Tru-Finder Pop-Up EVF with eye sensor, no viewfinder present in Canon GX Mark II.

Ease of use: Sony RX100 M3 is very pocket-table camera and easily fits in your tight jeans without any problem, the Canon G1X Mark II need a jacket pocket.

Price Factor: Both camera available at approx same price tag – $799 (MSRP), no major difference here.

Connectivity: Both camera features WiFi and NFC connectivity.

Verdict: Yes Canon will give you better image quality due to its larger sensor + you get bit more flexibility due to the more optical zoom lens and better macro mode. But Sony gives you ultra compact design,  fast continuous shooting mode and excellent video recording mode with high-quality XAVC S format recording option.

if you are a travel / street photographer and need a ultra slime camera for your pocket than Sony RX100 M3 is a excellent choice.

Buy / Pre-order Canon G1X Mark II from Amazon || B&H || Buy Pre-order RX100 M3 at Amazon | B&H |