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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2008
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1s
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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2x
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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sigma DP1 versus Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Sigma. The image resolution of the DP1 (5MP) and the DP2s (5MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP1 was introduced 21 months before the DP2s which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the DP1 scores vs the DP2s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sigma DP2s

 DP1 DP2s 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sigma DP1

 DP2s DP1 
RevealedFebruary 2010May 2008Fresher by 21 months

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP2s

 DP1 DP2s 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the DP1 and the DP2s.

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and DP2s is 87 and 86 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and DP2s.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older DP1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Street photography information
Sigma DP2s Street photography information
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (280g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
63
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
67
lighter than average (280 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography features
44
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Vlogging features
Sigma DP2s Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP2s
 Sigma DP1Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP1 Sigma DP2s
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2008-05-19 2010-02-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash modes - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240
Max video resolution None 320x240
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $566 $940