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Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X100F
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
  • Released October 2009
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1x
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1s Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X100V versus Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and DP1s (5MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100V was unveiled 10 years after the DP1s which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100V scores against the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sigma DP1s

 Fujifilm X100V DP1s 
ReleasedFebruary 2020October 2009More modern by 126 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Fujifilm X100V

 DP1s Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sigma DP1s

 Fujifilm X100V DP1s 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V features physical dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X100V 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 vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the DP1s.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and DP1s is 79 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100V and DP1s.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X100V to offer more detail having an extra 21MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100V is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography details
Sigma DP1s Street photography details
74
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (478 grams)
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
74
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (420 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100V
Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
76
better than average battery (420 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
fantastic MP (26MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (478 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
64
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100V
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
73
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (420 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
44
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100V
Vlogging with Sigma DP1s
35
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (478g)
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Sigma DP1s
 Fujifilm X100VSigma DP1s
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X100V Sigma DP1s
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-02-04 2009-10-02
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 478 grams (1.05 lbs) 270 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,399 $0