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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Launched July 2014
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2x
Photography Glossary

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax XG-1 and Sigma DP2s, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The XG-1 was brought out 4 years after the DP2s which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the XG-1 grades against the DP2s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sigma DP2s

 XG-1 DP2s 
IntroducedJuly 2014February 2010Newer by 54 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Pentax XG-1

 DP2s XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sigma DP2s

 XG-1 DP2s 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the XG-1 compared to the DP2s.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and DP2s is 66 and 86 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and DP2s.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XG-1 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax XG-1 will give greater detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger XG-1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (567 grams)
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2s Travel photography factors
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (240 per charge)
heavier than others (567g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
45
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging info
Sigma DP2s Vlogging info
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than others (567 grams)
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sigma DP2s
 Pentax XG-1Sigma DP2s
General Information
Company Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax XG-1 Sigma DP2s
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-07-15 2010-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 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 life 240 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LB-060 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $599 $940