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Sigma DP2s vs YI M1

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Sigma DP2s vs YI M1 Key Specs

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
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2x
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2016
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Sigma DP2s vs YI M1 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Sigma DP2s vs YI M1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and YI. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and M1 (20MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2s was released 7 years earlier than the M1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the DP2s scores against the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the YI M1

 DP2s M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sigma DP2s

 M1 DP2s 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2010Fresher by 80 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and YI M1

 DP2s M1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma DP2s vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s has exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2s vs YI M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2s and the M1.

Sigma DP2s vs YI M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and M1.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2s because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the YI M1 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2s vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
75
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography information
YI M1 Street photography information
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography details
YI M1 Sports photography details
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (280g)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
78
better than average battery power (450 shots)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography information
YI M1 Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging info
YI M1 Vlogging info
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
33
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Sigma DP2s vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and YI M1
 Sigma DP2sYI M1
General Information
Make Sigma YI
Model Sigma DP2s YI M1
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-20 2016-09-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 1.7 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 320x240 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 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 280g (0.62 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 450 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $940 $320