Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1x
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 320 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
- Introduced August 2000
- Updated by Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1x Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sigma DP1x, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and DP1x (5MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The Fujifilm S1 Pro was announced 10 years prior to the DP1x which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores vs the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro & Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Sigma DP1x
Fujifilm S1 Pro | DP1x |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
DP1x | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | August 2000 | More modern by 116 months |
Screen dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 200k | Sharper screen (+30k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sigma DP1x
Fujifilm S1 Pro | DP1x | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 Pro has got outer 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 DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sigma DP1x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus the DP1x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and DP1x is 56 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and DP1x.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sigma DP1x to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Sigma DP1x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Sigma DP1x |
Type | Pro DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2000-08-08 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Large SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | True II |
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 | 3 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3040 x 2016 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 320 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/4.0 |
Total lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 200k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/125 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 320x240 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 820 gr (1.81 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $2,000 | $574 |