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Canon 1Ds vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Canon 1Ds vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Canon 1Ds
(Full Review)
  • 11MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1250
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2002
  • Newer Model is Canon 1Ds MII
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
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Canon 1Ds vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon 1Ds versus Sigma DP1x, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the 1Ds (Full frame) and DP1x (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The 1Ds was unveiled 8 years prior to the DP1x which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1Ds grades against the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Sigma DP1x

 1Ds DP1x 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon 1Ds

 DP1x 1Ds 
LaunchedFebruary 2010December 2002More modern by 87 months
Display dimensions2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k120kSharper display (+110k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Sigma DP1x

 1Ds DP1x 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon 1Ds vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds comes with outside dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 1Ds vs the DP1x.

Canon 1Ds vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds and DP1x is 50 and 88 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds and DP1x.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 1Ds will give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 1Ds vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (11MP)
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1Ds
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
44
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (1,585g)
max ISO too low (1,250)
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (250 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1Ds
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (11MP)
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
30
more heavy than competitors in class (1,585g)
sensor resolution low (11MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
57
lighter than competition (250g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (11MP)
max ISO too low (1,250)
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1Ds
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
9
no video
25
lighter than competition (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon 1Ds vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Sigma DP1x
 Canon EOS-1DsSigma DP1x
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Sigma DP1x
Type Pro DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2002-12-17 2010-02-20
Body design Large SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 11 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4064 x 2704 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1250 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/4.0
Number of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 120k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options External -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution None 320x240
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1585g (3.49 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 954 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $9,000 $574