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Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1
  • Successor is Sigma DP1x
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP1s was announced 5 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP1s grades versus the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 DP1s DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sigma DP1s

 DP2 Quattro DP1s 
LaunchedFebruary 2014October 2009Newer by 53 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 DP1s DP2 Quattro 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1s features physical dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the DP1s against the DP2 Quattro.

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sigma DP2 Quattro to give greater detail with its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography features
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography factors
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (270 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1s
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
48
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s Travel photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography features
64
lighter than competition (270g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
44
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
59
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Sigma DP1sSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Make Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP1s Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-10-02 2014-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 45mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lb) 395 grams (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $931