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Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X100T
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
  • Introduced May 2008
  • Successor is Sigma DP1s
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X100S and Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100S was brought out 5 years after the DP1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X100S matches up against the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Sigma DP1

 Fujifilm X100S DP1 
IntroducedJuly 2013May 2008More modern by 64 months
Screen dimensions2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Fujifilm X100S

 DP1 Fujifilm X100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Sigma DP1

 Fujifilm X100S DP1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100S has got exterior measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X100S and Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100S against the DP1.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100S and DP1 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100S and DP1.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X100S to offer you more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100S provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography factors
Sigma DP1 Street photography factors
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
45
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography highlights
63
manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1 Vlogging advice
29
great max aperture (f2.0)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Sigma DP1
 Fujifilm X100SSigma DP1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X100S Sigma DP1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-29 2008-05-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 270 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 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 330 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,299 $566