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Nikon A vs Sigma DP1

Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Nikon Coolpix A front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1s
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Nikon A vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon A vs Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A was revealed 5 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A matches up against the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Sigma DP1

 A DP1 
AnnouncedJune 2013May 2008Fresher by 62 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Nikon A

 DP1 A 

Common features in the Nikon A and Sigma DP1

 A DP1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon A offers external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has proportions 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 differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A and the DP1.

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A and DP1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A and DP1.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A to resolve greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger A provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon A as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
71
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (270g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
47
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (299g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (230 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (270g)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
44
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A Vlogging information
Sigma DP1 Vlogging information
31
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
9
no video
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Nikon A vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A and Sigma DP1
 Nikon Coolpix ASigma DP1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon Coolpix A Sigma DP1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-06 2008-05-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 lb) 270g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1164 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $778 $566