Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2x

On this page, we will be looking at the Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sigma. The resolution of the DP1s (5MP) and the DP2x (5MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1s was released 16 months before the DP2x which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the DP1s matches up versus the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1s offers outer measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP1s compared to the DP2x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and DP2x is 90 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and DP2x.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older DP1s is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.