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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP1s
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Sigma DP1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was manufactured 5 years after the DP1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up versus the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Sigma DP1

 Fujifilm X-A1 DP1 
AnnouncedNovember 2013May 2008Newer by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 DP1 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sigma DP1

 Fujifilm X-A1 DP1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the DP1.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and DP1 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and DP1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-A1 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography info
74
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography factors
Sigma DP1 Street photography factors
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Sigma DP1
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography features
Sigma DP1 Travel photography features
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography features
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
44
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
Vlogging with Sigma DP1
31
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Sigma DP1
 Fujifilm X-A1Sigma DP1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Sigma DP1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-30 2008-05-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Available lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) -
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 270 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 life 350 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $329 $566