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Nikon A vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Nikon Coolpix A front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1s
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Nikon A vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon A and Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A was revealed 3 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A grades vs the DP1x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Sigma DP1x

 A DP1x 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2010More recent by 41 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Nikon A

 DP1x A 

Common features in the Nikon A and Sigma DP1x

 A DP1x 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A has got outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A against the DP1x.

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A and DP1x is 88 and 88 respectively.

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A and DP1x.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A to offer you greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent A should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon A Street photography info
Sigma DP1x Street photography info
71
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A Sports photography details
Sigma DP1x Sports photography details
47
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A Travel photography features
Sigma DP1x Travel photography features
63
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competition in class (250g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
31
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
25
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon A vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A and Sigma DP1x
 Nikon Coolpix ASigma DP1x
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon Coolpix A Sigma DP1x
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-06 2010-02-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/4.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
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 Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1164 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $778 $574