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Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X100S
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
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1x
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X100 and Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100 was launched 20 months later than the DP1s which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X100 grades versus the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Sigma DP1s

 Fujifilm X100 DP1s 
RevealedMay 2011October 2009More recent by 20 months
Screen dimension2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Fujifilm X100

 DP1s Fujifilm X100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Sigma DP1s

 Fujifilm X100 DP1s 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100 provides physical dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100 and Sigma DP1s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X100 and the DP1s.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100 and DP1s is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100 and DP1s.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X100 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography advice
61
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Street photography details
Sigma DP1s Street photography details
63
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (270g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Sports photography information
Sigma DP1s Sports photography information
34
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100
Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
58
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
64
lighter than average (270 grams)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
56
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no Time Lapse recording
44
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Vlogging information
Sigma DP1s Vlogging information
25
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
9
no video
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Sigma DP1s
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Sigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix X100 Sigma DP1s
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-05-16 2009-10-02
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 270 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1001 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,800 $0