Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s.
Here is the back view size comparison of Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s.
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s have exactly the same weight of 270g.
Weight Comparison
Compact Cameras
Thickness Comparison
Compact Cameras
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Sigma DP1 nor Sigma DP1s provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP1s's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 2.5".
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don\'t tilt or flip in directions.
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 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
Telezoom
Large Sensor Compact Cameras
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Max Aperture at Tele
Large Sensor Compact Cameras
Max Aperture at Wide
Large Sensor Compact Cameras
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
Sigma DP1s for Portrait Photography
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
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
Sigma DP1s for Street Photography
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
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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
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Sigma DP1 for Sports Photography
Sigma DP1s for Sports Photography
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
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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
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Sigma DP1 for Daily Photography
Sigma DP1s for Daily Photography
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
Sigma DP1s for Landscape Photography
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
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
Ranked
#57 out of 60 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked
#759 out of 1205 in all Cameras
Sigma DP1s
Ranked
#55 out of 60 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked
#712 out of 1205 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.
| General |
Sigma DP1 |
Sigma DP1s |
| Brand |
Sigma |
Sigma |
| Announced |
2008-05-19 |
2009-10-02 |
| Body Type |
Large sensor compact |
Large sensor compact |
Sensor |
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| 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 |
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Autofocus |
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| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens |
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| Manual Focus |
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| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Lens Focal Range |
28 mm (1×) |
28 mm (1×) |
Screen |
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| Type |
Fixed type |
Fixed type |
| Size |
2.5" |
2.5" |
| Resolution |
230k dots |
230k dots |
| Touch Screen |
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Viewfinder |
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| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
Photography Features |
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| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000s |
1/4000s |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash |
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| External Flash |
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| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| WB Bracketing |
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Video Features |
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| Max Video Resolution |
None |
None |
| Video Formats |
n/a |
Motion JPEG |
| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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Connectivity |
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| Wireless Connectivity |
None |
None |
| HDMI |
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Physical |
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| Environmental Sealing |
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| Weight |
270g |
270g |
| Dimensions |
113 x 60 x 50mm |
109 x 60 x 31mm |
| Battery Life |
n/a |
n/a |
Other Features |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| GPS |
None |
None |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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Report a correction |
Report a correction |