Nikon S1000pj vs Sigma DP2
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced August 2009
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- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released September 2009
- New Model is Sigma DP2s
Nikon S1000pj vs Sigma DP2 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon S1000pj vs Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the S1000pj (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S1000pj was released very close to the DP2 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon S1000pj being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1000pj scores versus the DP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S1000pj vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Sigma DP2
S1000pj | DP2 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Nikon S1000pj
DP2 | S1000pj | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Sigma DP2
S1000pj | DP2 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | September 2009 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S1000pj vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj provides physical measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S1000pj vs Sigma DP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S1000pj against the DP2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and DP2 is 94 and 86 respectively.
Nikon S1000pj vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and DP2.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1000pj due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S1000pj will render extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Sigma DP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sigma |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Sigma DP2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-04 | 2009-09-21 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 280 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
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 ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $289 | $649 |