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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

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
  • Launched May 2008
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1s
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

The following is a complete review of the Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Sigma. The image resolution of the DP1 (5MP) and the DP2x (5MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP1 was launched 3 years before the DP2x which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DP1 scores vs the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sigma DP2x

 DP1 DP2x 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sigma DP1

 DP2x DP1 
LaunchedFebruary 2011May 2008Newer by 33 months

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP2x

 DP1 DP2x 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP1 against the DP2x.

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and DP2x is 87 and 86 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged DP1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography highlights
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (5 megapixels)
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Street photography features
Sigma DP2x Street photography features
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2x Sports photography factors
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
67
lighter than average (280g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography info
44
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2x Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
no mic port
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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sigma DP2x
 Sigma DP1Sigma DP2x
General Information
Make Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP1 Sigma DP2x
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-05-19 2011-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 5 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash modes - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 320 x 240
Highest video resolution None 320x240
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical 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 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $566 $699