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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
56
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2000
  • Updated by Fujifilm S2 Pro
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP1x
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sigma DP1s, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and DP1s (5MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was released 10 years prior to the DP1s and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro grades vs the DP1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Sigma DP1s

 Fujifilm S1 Pro DP1s 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 DP1s Fujifilm S1 Pro 
LaunchedOctober 2009August 2000More recent by 111 months
Screen dimensions2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k200kClearer screen (+30k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sigma DP1s

 Fujifilm S1 Pro DP1s 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 Pro comes with exterior dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and the DP1s.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and DP1s is 56 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and DP1s.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sigma DP1s to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Street photography with Sigma DP1s
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (820g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography details
Sigma DP1s Sports photography details
35
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Travel photography camera
46
lighter than competition in class (820g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (3MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
64
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP1s Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sigma DP1s
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProSigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Sigma DP1s
Type Pro DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2000-08-08 2009-10-02
Body design Large SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3040 x 2016 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Minimum native ISO 320 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 200 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 820 gr (1.81 pounds) 270 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $2,000 $0