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Nikon A vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Nikon Coolpix A front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1x
Photography Glossary

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon A vs Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the A (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A was brought out 3 years after the DP1s which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A grades versus the DP1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Sigma DP1s

 A DP1s 
IntroducedJune 2013October 2009More modern by 45 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Nikon A

 DP1s A 

Common features in the Nikon A and Sigma DP1s

 A DP1s 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon A provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A versus the DP1s.

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A and DP1s is 88 and 90 respectively.

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A and DP1s.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon A to show extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1s
74
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon A as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
71
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (270g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1s Sports photography advice
47
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A
Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
63
lighter than others in class (299g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A Vlogging details
Sigma DP1s Vlogging details
31
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon A vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A and Sigma DP1s
 Nikon Coolpix ASigma DP1s
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon Coolpix A Sigma DP1s
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-06 2009-10-02
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lbs) 270 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $778 $0