Canon 1Ds vs Sigma DP1x
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Canon 1Ds vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Canon 1Ds vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds and Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Sigma DP1x
1Ds | DP1x |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon 1Ds
DP1x | 1Ds | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | December 2002 | More modern by 87 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | 2" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 120k | Sharper display (+110k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Sigma DP1x
1Ds | DP1x | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Canon 1Ds versus Sigma DP1x in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds and DP1x is 50 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Canon 1Ds vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds | Sigma DP1x | |
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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 |