Sigma DP1M and DP2M with Foveon X3 46megapixel sensor

Sigma DP1 Merrill and DP2 Merrill announced with Foveon X3 46megapixel sensor, same sensor as Sigma SD1 DSLR. With a 46Megapixel sensor both compacts features A dual, three-layer responsive ultimate (TRUE II) engine, RAW and JPEG format recording and Manual focusing is available on both the compacts.

The DP1 Merrill features a wide, 19mm F2.8 lens, which is the equivalent to a 28mm lens on a 35mm SLR camera. The DP2 Merrill, however, offers a 30mm F2.8 lens, which is the equivalent to a 45mm lens on a 35mm camera. Both cameras are compact and lightweight, and feature Sigma’s own “F” Low Dispersion (FLD) glass, which performs like fluorite glass and significantly improves lens performance, as well as Super Multi Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting. With the 46-megapixel, full-color Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor, the new DP cameras capture all primary RGB colors at each pixel location with three layers, which results in incredibly detailed images with a three-dimensional feel. The Video mode is really poor, DP1M and DP2M can record VGA movie only, both compacts come with a A large, highly visible three-inch TFT color LCD monitor.