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Nikon S32 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Nikon S32 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2014
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
  • Revealed May 2008
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP1s
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Nikon S32 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S32 versus Sigma DP1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the S32 (1/3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S32 was revealed 5 years after the DP1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S32 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S32 matches up against the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Sigma DP1

 S32 DP1 
RevealedFebruary 2014May 2008Newer by 70 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Nikon S32

 DP1 S32 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Sigma DP1

 S32 DP1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S32 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S32 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S32 versus the DP1.

Nikon S32 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and DP1.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S32 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Nikon S32 will produce extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S32 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S32 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S32
Street photography with Sigma DP1
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Sports photography highlights
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1 Travel photography factors
58
weather sealing
MP count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S32
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
44
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1 Vlogging factors
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
9
no video recording
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Nikon S32 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Sigma DP1
 Nikon Coolpix S32Sigma DP1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Sigma DP1
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-07 2008-05-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 7.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 220 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $566