Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14
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30 Overall
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Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced October 2009
- Succeeded the Sigma DP1
- New Model is Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Introduced September 2006
- Previous Model is Sigma SD10
- New Model is Sigma SD15
Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Sigma. The resolution of the DP1s (5MP) and the SD14 (5MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe DP1s was brought out 3 years after the SD14 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DP1s scores against the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s and Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sigma SD14
DP1s | SD14 | |||
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Introduced | October 2009 | September 2006 | Newer by 37 months | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 150k | Clearer screen (+80k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sigma DP1s
SD14 | DP1s |
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Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sigma SD14
DP1s | SD14 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.5" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1s enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Analyze the Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the DP1s compared to the SD14.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.
Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and SD14.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher DP1s should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Sigma DP1s | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sigma |
Model | Sigma DP1s | Sigma SD14 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-10-02 | 2006-09-26 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 150 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 270 grams (0.60 pounds) | 750 grams (1.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $198 |