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Sigma DP1x vs Sigma fp L

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1s
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Sigma DP1x vs Sigma fp L Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sigma DP1x and Sigma fp L, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and fp L (61MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1x was released 12 years earlier than the fp L which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DP1x grades against the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sigma fp L

 DP1x fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sigma DP1x

 fp L DP1x 
ReleasedMarch 2021February 2010Newer by 135 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sigma fp L

 DP1x fp L 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x comes with external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the DP1x vs the fp L.

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and fp L is 88 and 83 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and fp L.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp L will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 56MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1x will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
89
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x Street photography info
Sigma fp L Street photography info
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (250g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x Sports photography features
Sigma fp L Sports photography features
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent sensor resolution (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1x
Travel photography with Sigma fp L
57
lighter than average (250g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f4.0)
73
environment sealing
comes with focus by touch
excellent sensor resolution (61MP)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
excellent sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
bad battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging information
Sigma fp L Vlogging information
25
lighter than average (250g)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic socket
38
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Sigma DP1x vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sigma fp L
 Sigma DP1xSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP1x Sigma fp L
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-20 2021-03-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/4.0 -
Number of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 427g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $574 $2,499