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Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1x
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2s
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Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2x Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sigma DP2x

 DP1s DP2x 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sigma DP1s

 DP2x DP1s 
ReleasedFebruary 2011October 2009More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP2x

 DP1s DP2x 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

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

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography info
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s Street photography features
Sigma DP2x Street photography features
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (270g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1s
Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competitors (270g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
44
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2x Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic port
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Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sigma DP2x
 Sigma DP1sSigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP1s Sigma DP2x
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-10-02 2011-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 285.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 5MP
Anti aliasing 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Crop factor 1.7 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash modes - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 320 x 240
Highest video resolution None 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 recording
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $699