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Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Announced October 2009
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1
  • New Model is Sigma DP1x
Sigma SD14
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sigma SD14

 DP1s SD14 
IntroducedOctober 2009September 2006Newer by 37 months
Screen resolution230k150kClearer screen (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Sigma DP1s

 SD14 DP1s 

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sigma SD14

 DP1s SD14 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"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).

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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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography highlights
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1s
Street photography with Sigma SD14
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (270 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1s Sports photography factors
Sigma SD14 Sports photography factors
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
64
lighter than others (270 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
42
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography features
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography features
44
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video
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Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sigma SD14
 Sigma DP1sSigma SD14
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