Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma DP1
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67 Overall
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87 Imaging
43 Features
30 Overall
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Revealed May 2008
- Newer Model is Sigma DP1s

Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma DP1 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm S1 versus Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm S1 was introduced 5 years after the DP1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 scores against the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Sigma DP1
Fujifilm S1 | DP1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2008 | More modern by 69 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Fujifilm S1
DP1 | Fujifilm S1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Sigma DP1
Fujifilm S1 | DP1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys physical measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S1 versus Sigma DP1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the DP1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and DP1 is 60 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and DP1.
Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm S1 will resolve greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Sigma DP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Sigma DP1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2008-05-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 lbs) | 270 grams (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 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 | 350 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-85 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $400 | $566 |