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Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1s
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Sigma. The image resolution of the DP1x (5MP) and the DP2s (5MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1x was unveiled very close to the DP2s and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the DP1x scores against the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sigma DP2s

 DP1x DP2s 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sigma DP1x

 DP2s DP1x 

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sigma DP2s

 DP1x DP2s 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar age
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s 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).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1x compared to the DP2s.

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and DP2s is 88 and 86 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography advice
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x Sports photography features
Sigma DP2s Sports photography features
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1x
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
57
lighter than competition (250 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
missing Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
25
lighter than competition (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external microphone support
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sigma DP2s
 Sigma DP1xSigma DP2s
General Information
Make Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP1x Sigma DP2s
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-20 2010-02-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip True II True II
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 5 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0 -
Crop factor 1.7 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash settings - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 320 x 240
Max video resolution 320x240 320x240
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $574 $940