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Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon 80D
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Updated by Sigma DP1s
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Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and DP1 (5MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 90D was brought out 11 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 90D matches up versus the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sigma DP1

 90D DP1 
AnnouncedAugust 2019May 2008More recent by 138 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Canon 90D

 DP1 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Sigma DP1

 90D DP1 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 90D features outer dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 90D versus the DP1.

Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and DP1 is 60 and 87 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and DP1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 90D to offer greater detail having its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher 90D is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography advice
83
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography details
Sigma DP1 Street photography details
71
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (270 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1 Sports photography advice
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,300 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography details
Sigma DP1 Travel photography details
78
good battery pack (1,300 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than competition (270 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,300 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
44
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP1 Vlogging highlights
71
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 90D vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Sigma DP1
 Canon EOS 90DSigma DP1
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 90D Sigma DP1
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-08-28 2008-05-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6960 x 4640 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Total lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 grams (1.55 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,199 $566