Sigma DP1s released

Update: expected price for Europe will be 499.00 Euros.

Image source: Sigma

Another camera goes off the rumor list (previously reported here): Sigma released the DP1s today which contains only minor improvements from the previous model:

Full specifications after the jump:

Format FOVEON X3(R) Direct Image Sensor (CMOS)

Image Sensor Size 20.7×13.8mm (0.8 inch×0.5 inch)

Number of Pixels Effective Pixels 14.06MP (2652×1768×3 layers)

Aspect Ratio 3:2

Focal Length 16.6mm F4(35mm equivalent focal length: 28mm)

Lens Construction 5 Groups 6 Elements

Shooting Range 50cm~∞、30cm~∞(Full Mode)

Digital Zoom Approx. 3.0 times

Storage Media SD Card/Compatible with SDHC,Multi Media Card

Recording Format Exif2.21, DCF2.0, DPOF

Recording Mode Lossless compression RAW data(12-bit), JPEG (High, Wide, Medium, Low), Movie(AVI), Voice memo to still, images(10 sec.), Voice recording(WAV)

File Size (Number of Pixels)

For Still Images

RAW High Approx. 15.4MB (2640×1760)

JPEG High Fine Approx. 3.3MB (2640×1760)

Normal Approx. 1.9MB (2640×1760)

Basic Approx. 1.4MB (2640×1760)

Wide Fine Approx. 2.7MB (2640×1485)

Normal Approx. 1.6MB (2640×1485)

Basic Approx. 1.2MB (2640×1485)

Medium Fine Approx. 1.6MB (1872×1248)

Normal Approx. 0.9MB (1872×1248)

Basic Approx. 0.7MB (1872×1248)

Low Fine Approx. 0.8MB (1312× 880)

Normal Approx. 0.5MB (1312× 880)

Basic Approx. 0.3MB (1312× 880)

File Size/Movie QVGA:320×240(30 Frames Per Second), Approximately 30minutes is possible with a 1GB SD Card.

White Balance 8 types (Auto,Sunlight,Shade,Overcast,Incandescent,Fluorescent,Flash,Custom)

ISO Sensitivity AUTO(ISO 100-ISO 200):With Flash(ISO 100-ISO 400),ISO 100,ISO 200,ISO 400,ISO 800

Auto Focus Type Contrast Detection Type

AF Point Selection Selection of 1point from 9points

Focus Lock Shutter release halfway-down position(From Menu Settings AE Lock possible by AE lock button)

Manual Focus Dial Type

Shutter Type Electronically controlled lens shutter

Shutter Speed 1/1000sec to 15sec (between F4 and F5.0), 1/1250sec to 15sec (between F5.6 to F7.1), 1/1600sec to 15sec (between F8.0 to F9.0), 1/2000sec to 15sec (between F10 to F11) : The maximum shutter speed is varied depending on F value.

Metering System Evaluative Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering, Spot metering

Exposure Control System Auto Mode, [P]Program AE, [S]Shutter Priority AE, [A]Aperture Priority AE, [M] Manual

Exposure Compensation Steps up to ±3EV for Appropriate Exposure

Auto Bracketing 3 pictures in appropriate, under, over exposure levels. It can be set in 1/3EV stop increments up to ±3EV.

Built-in Flash Pop-up (Manual)

Guide Number 6 (ISO100/m)

Built-in Flash Coverage Range 30cm-2.1m(ISO200)

External Flash Hotshoe (X Sync. Contact, dedicated contacts)

Drive Modes [1]Single, [2]Continuous (3 Frames/second), [3]Self Timer (2sec./10sec.)

LCD Monitor Type TFT Color LCD Monitor

Monitor Size and Pixels 2.5inches / Approx. 230,000 dots

LCD Monitor Language English/Japanese/German/French/Spanish/Italian/Chinese (Simplified)/ Korean

Interfaces USB (USB2.0), Video Out (NTSC/PAL),Audio Out (Monaural)

Power Dedicated Li-ion Battery BP-31, Battery Charger BC-31, AC Adapter (Optional)

Battery Life Approx.250 shots(25℃)

Dimensions 113.3mm/4.5"(W)×59.5mm/2.3"(H)×50.3mm/2"(D)

Weight 250g/8.8oz (excluding batteries and card)

SRP £TBC Body Only £TBC DP1 with VF-11 Viewfinder

DP1s Accessories Li-ion Battery BP-31, Battery Charger BC-31, Lens Cap LCP-11, Neck Strap NS-11, Soft Case CS-70, Hot Shoe Cover HSC-11, USB Cable, Video Cable, SIGMA Photo Pro Disc, DP1 Instruction Manual

Source