Sigma SD1 vs Sigma fp

Here is a extended overview of the Sigma SD1 and Sigma fp, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and fp (25MP) and the SD1 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD1 was announced 9 years before the fp and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SD1 scores versus the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 & Sigma fp. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD1 has got outside measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1 and the fp.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 and fp is 77 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1 and fp.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD1 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will render more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older SD1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.