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Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X100
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X100T
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1x
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X100S versus Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100S was brought out 3 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100S scores versus the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Sigma DP1s

 Fujifilm X100S DP1s 
AnnouncedJuly 2013October 2009Fresher by 47 months
Display dimensions2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Fujifilm X100S

 DP1s Fujifilm X100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Sigma DP1s

 Fujifilm X100S DP1s 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100S has got exterior dimensions 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 DP1s has specifications 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 X100S versus Sigma DP1s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S versus the DP1s.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100S and DP1s is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and DP1s.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X100S to give you extra detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100S will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography advice
74
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography details
Sigma DP1s Street photography details
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Sports photography info
Sigma DP1s Sports photography info
45
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography info
Sigma DP1s Travel photography info
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
64
lighter than competition in class (270g)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100S
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
62
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
44
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1s Vlogging advice
29
good max aperture (f2.0)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Sigma DP1s
 Fujifilm X100SSigma DP1s
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X100S Sigma DP1s
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-29 2009-10-02
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 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,350k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 270g (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 330 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,299 $0