Sigma DP1 vs Sigma fp

Its time to look more in depth at the Sigma DP1 and Sigma fp, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Sigma. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and fp (25MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 was released 12 years before the fp and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DP1 matches up vs the fp when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 & Sigma fp. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 has outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP1 and Sigma fp in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1 and the fp.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and fp is 87 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and fp.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp will show greater detail as a result of its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older DP1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.