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Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD9

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD9 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
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1x
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Renewed by Sigma SD10
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Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1s was brought out 6 years after the SD9 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DP1s grades versus the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sigma SD9

 DP1s SD9 
IntroducedOctober 2009November 2002More modern by 84 months
Screen size2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Sigma DP1s

 SD9 DP1s 

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sigma SD9

 DP1s SD9 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1s has got outer 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) while the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1s compared to the SD9.

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and SD9 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and SD9.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sigma DP1s to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern DP1s is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography features
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography features
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
47
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s Street photography features
Sigma SD9 Street photography features
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (270g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1s Sports photography features
Sigma SD9 Sports photography features
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition (270 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
29
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
44
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
low max ISO (400)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s Vlogging features
Sigma SD9 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
9
lack of video recording
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Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sigma SD9
 Sigma DP1sSigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP1s Sigma SD9
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-10-02 2002-11-26
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 area 285.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 800 400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 1.8"
Display resolution 230k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 grams (0.60 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
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