Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP1s

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Sigma DP1

5 MP | APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor

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Sigma DP1s

5 MP | APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP1s Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing DP1 and DP1s, two Large Sensor Compact cameras by Sigma. Both Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s cameras have 5.0MP APS-C sensors.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2008-05-19

5MP - APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor

ISO 100 - 800

28 mm f Prime Lens

2.5″ Fixed Type Screen

continuous shooting

No Video Mode

270g. 113 x 60 x 50 mm

Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2009-10-02

5MP - APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor

ISO 100 - 800

28 mm f Prime Lens

2.5″ Fixed Type Screen

continuous shooting

No Video Mode

270g. 109 x 60 x 31 mm

Replaced Sigma DP1 Compare

Sigma DP1s was replaced by Sigma DP1x. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP1s
Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP1

Reasons to choose Sigma DP1 over Sigma DP1s

Reasons to choose Sigma DP1s over Sigma DP1

Common Strengths of Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide	vs	Fast lenses at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	vs	Fast lenses at tele

Common Weaknesses of Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s

Image Stabilization	No vs No	No Built-in stabilization
Articulating Screen	No vs No	No flexible viewing angles
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
Max Resolution	5 MP vs 5 MP	Less details and smaller prints
LCD Screen Size	2.5″ vs 2.5″	Small display
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 230k dots	Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	fps vs fps	Slow shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
Focal Length - Tele	28mm vs 28mm	No Tele reach
AE Bracketing	No vs No	Not good for multi-exposure HDR

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP1s: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s.

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP1s Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1 have exactly the same weight.

Weight Comparison

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DP1

DP1s

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Average

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Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

DP1

DP1s

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Average

Max

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP1s: Sensor Comparison

Both Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s have APS-C sized 5.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the DP1 and DP1s sensor size comparison.

Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP1s Lens Specs Comparison

Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s features 28 mm Prime lenses so they have the same focal reach and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm and have the same max aperture of f at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 28mm and have the same max aperture of f at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

DP1

DP1s

Widest - Canon G1 X II

Average

Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

DP1

DP1s

Longest - Panasonic ZS200

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

DP1

DP1s

Fastest - Leica Q

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

DP1

DP1s

Fastest - Panasonic LX10

Average

What types of Photography are Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sigma DP1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma DP1s for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 5.0MP
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Sigma DP1 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma DP1s for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details

Sigma DP1 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sigma DP1s for Sports Photography

POOR

RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
28 mm Tele Lens
Read the details

Sigma DP1 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma DP1s for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
270g
Body Thickness 50mm
Read the details

Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
270g
Read the details

Sigma DP1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sigma DP1s for Landscape Photography

POOR

Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 5.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 5.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP1s: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s scores compare:

Sigma DP1

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #52 out of 55 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #730 out of 1175 in all Cameras

Sigma DP1s

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #50 out of 55 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #683 out of 1175 in all Cameras

Sigma DP1s has a higher Overall Score than the Sigma DP1 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Sigma DP1

Sigma DP1s

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP1 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma DP1	Sigma DP1s
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Announced	2008-05-19	2009-10-02
Body Type	Large sensor compact	Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type	CMOS (Foveon X3)	CMOS (Foveon X3)
Size	APS-C	APS-C
Dimensions	20.7 x 13.8 mm	20.7 x 13.8 mm
Area	285.66mm²	285.66mm²
Megapixels	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Max Resolution	2640 x 1760	2640 x 1760
Max Native Light sensitivity	800 ISO	800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28 mm (1×)	28 mm (1×)
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.5″	2.5″
Resolution	230k dots	230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed	1/4000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	No	No
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	None	None
Video Formats	n/a	Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	270g	270g
Dimensions	113 x 60 x 50mm	109 x 60 x 31mm
Battery Life	n/a	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction

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