Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP1 Comparison

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Sigma DP1s

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

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Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the Sigma DP1s with the camera that it replaced, the Sigma DP1, list out what is new, its advantages over its predecessor and finally try to conclude if the DP1s is a worthy upgrade to the DP1. Sigma DP1s was introduced to the market in October 2009 and Sigma DP1 was launched in May 2008 so it will be interesting to see how much difference this 16 months between the two cameras make.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2009-10-02

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

ISO 100 - 800

28 mm f Prime Lens

2.50" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

No Video Mode

270g. 109 x 60 x 31 mm

Replaced Sigma DP1 Compare

Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2008-05-19

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

ISO 100 - 800

28 mm f Prime Lens

2.50" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

No Video Mode

270g. 113 x 60 x 50 mm

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

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP1 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Sigma DP1s over Sigma DP1

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Reasons to choose Sigma DP1 over Sigma DP1s

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Common Strengths of Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP1

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 DP1s and Sigma DP1

In-body Image Stabilization	No vs No	No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
Max Resolution	5 MP vs 5 MP	Less details and smaller prints
LCD Screen Size	2.50" vs 2.50"	Small display
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 230k dots	Low resolution screens
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 DP1s vs Sigma DP1: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sigma DP1s has external dimensions of 109 x 60 x 31 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 1.22″) and weighs 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz) (including batteries). Sigma DP1 has external dimensions of 113 x 60 x 50 mm (4.45 x 2.36 x 1.97″) and weighs 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sigma DP1s and the Sigma DP1. Sigma DP1s is 4mm narrower and 19mm thinner than Sigma DP1s but they have the same height of 60mm.

Comparison image of the Sigma DP1s and the Sigma DP1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP1.

Comparison image of the Sigma DP1s and the Sigma DP1 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP1 have exactly the same weight of 270g.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

DP1s

DP1

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

DP1s

DP1

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Sigma DP1s nor Sigma DP1 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, 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 DP1s and Sigma DP1's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 2.50 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP1: Sensor Comparison

Both Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP1 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 DP1s and DP1 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP1 Cameras

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

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP1 Lens Specs Comparison

Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP1 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

DP1s

DP1

Widest - Sony ZV-1F

Average

Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

DP1s

DP1

Longest - Panasonic ZS200

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

DP1s

DP1

Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

DP1s

DP1

Fastest - Panasonic LX10

Average

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

In this section, we rank and compare Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP1 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 DP1s for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sigma DP1 for Portrait Photography

POOR

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
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Sigma DP1s for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma DP1 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
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Sigma DP1s for Sports Photography

POOR

Sigma DP1 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
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Sigma DP1s for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma DP1 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

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

Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
270g
Body Thickness 50mm
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Sigma DP1s for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sigma DP1 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
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Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP1: 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 DP1s and Sigma DP1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 DP1s and Sigma DP1 scores compare:

Sigma DP1s

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #59 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #748 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Sigma DP1

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #60 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #753 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP1s Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma DP1s	Sigma DP1
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Announced	2009-10-02	2008-05-19
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	2.50"	2.50"
Resolution	230k dots	230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	No	No
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	None	None
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	270g	270g
Dimensions	109 x 60 x 31mm	113 x 60 x 50mm
Battery Life	n/a	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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