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Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1s
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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
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Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Sigma. The sensor resolution of the DP1x (5MP) and the DP2x (5MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1x was manufactured 11 months before the DP2x so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the DP1x matches up versus the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sigma DP2x

 DP1x DP2x 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sigma DP1x

 DP2x DP1x 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sigma DP2x

 DP1x DP2x 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x comes with physical 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) and the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the DP1x and the DP2x.

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and DP2x is 88 and 86 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and DP2x.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older DP1x will be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography advice
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
57
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1x
Street photography with Sigma DP2x
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography details
Sigma DP2x Travel photography details
57
lighter than competition (250g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography features
41
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging info
Sigma DP2x Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (250g)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sigma DP2x
 Sigma DP1xSigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP1x Sigma DP2x
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-20 2011-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/4.0 -
Crop factor 1.7 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 320x240 320x240
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical 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 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $574 $699