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Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(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
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
  • Revealed May 2008
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP1s
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Sigma DP1

 Fujifilm S1 DP1 
RevealedJanuary 2014May 2008More modern by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Fujifilm S1

 DP1 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Sigma DP1

 Fujifilm S1 DP1 
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).

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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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography factors
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Street photography highlights
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (680 grams)
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography features
Sigma DP1 Sports photography features
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Sigma DP1
63
great battery power (350 per charge)
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others (680 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography highlights
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Sigma DP1
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (680 grams)
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Sigma DP1
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Sigma DP1
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