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Sigma DP1x vs Sigma SD15

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
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Sigma DP1x vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP1x and Sigma SD15, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Sigma. The resolution of the DP1x (5MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP1x was revealed around the same time to the SD15 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the DP1x scores against the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sigma SD15

 DP1x SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Sigma DP1x

 SD15 DP1x 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sigma SD15

 DP1x SD15 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1x enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the DP1x vs the SD15.

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and SD15 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and SD15.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography factors
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1x
Street photography with Sigma SD15
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (250g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x Sports photography information
Sigma SD15 Sports photography information
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography advice
Sigma SD15 Travel photography advice
57
lighter than others (250 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Sigma DP1x vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sigma SD15
 Sigma DP1xSigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP1x Sigma SD15
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-02-20 2010-02-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
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 area 285.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/4.0 -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 320x240 None
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 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 feature
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $574 $1,500