Sigma DP1

Sigma DP1 is Sigma's Large Sensor Compact camera first launched on May of 2008. The camera features a 5MP, CMOS (Foveon X3) APS-C size sensor with a peak resolution of 2640 x 1760.

Sigma released the fresher Sigma DP1s (Read Full Comparison) as a way to upgrade this camera.

The DP1 ranks at #65 out of 65 in Large Sensor Compact cameras & all around #861 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. You can look at our Smart camera finder to get camera rankings based on your custom factors.

Here is a chart of various criteria used in the scoring system.

The Sigma DP1 is part of a family of digital cameras. You can see the full list below.

You can look at the DP1 from several angles in the gallery below.

Here is a collection of positives and negatives of the Sigma DP1 based on factors that are often seen as crucial in a camera.

The sensor dimension on the Sigma DP1 is 20.7mm x 13.8mm (APS-C). The 286 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 2640 x 1760 pixels using aspect ratios of 3:2.

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The CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor has 5 megapixels and includes a native ISO range of 100 to 800. RAW files are supported therefore you have more margin for error.

The image below illustrates the DP1's sensor size when compared to other common sizes. The DP1 sensor has a crop factor of 1.7 and is outlined in green.

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To get an idea of specific aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Sigma DP1 weighs around 0.60 pounds (270 grams / 9.52 oz) & the dimensions of the camera is 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0"). The weight of general Large Sensor Compact camera is 396 grams and the Sigma DP1 is lighter as compared to various rivals.

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Listed below is a photo of the Sigma DP1 beside a soft drink so you're able to get a feel for its size.

The top view below will show the button layout on the DP1.

The DP1 provides a built in lens offering a constant focal length of 28mm meaning that you don't have the luxury to zoom.

At it's widest 28mm, it comes with an aperture of f making it beneficial for low light situations and capturing a shallow depth of field. It is going to also make it easier to choose a lower ISO to produce better files.

The DP1 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Cameras which have NFC or Bluetooth connectivity are able to be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You will be able to send photos and oftentimes adjust settings without the hassle of connecting directly with the camera.

Some apps also stream a Liveview and press the shutter when you aren't close to the camera. If the camera boasts a HDMI port, it can easily be hooked up to an external display. Virtually all cameras will allow you to charge the battery using the USB socket.

Sigma DP1 doesn't record video. If you are shopping for a camera to shoot just photos, it is not a problem.

Sigma DP1 doesn't have weather proofing so wet conditions could ruin the camera.

The Sigma DP1 features a 2.5 inch fixed display having a resolution of 230 thousand dots.

Sadly the display is not a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder specs for Sigma DP1 are as follows:

• ViewFinder None

Viewfinders are quite useful in bright outdoor conditions which can easily make the camera display washed out and hard to see.

The highest shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds.

Sigma DP1 comes with both integrated flash along with external flash ability.

Sigma DP1 comes with only Contrast Based AF & lacks Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more snappier & precise as compared to Contrast Based autofocusing.

Sigma DP1 has the ability to use manual focusing if required in low light situations or you need more precise control on focusing.

The typical Large Sensor Compact camera battery life is 301. Leica X-U comes with the highest (450) battery life in this class of cameras.

Below is a list of Large Sensor Compact cameras having the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Leica X-U
DP1 vs X-U450 yesnono

Leica X Vario
DP1 vs X Vario450 yesnono

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Leica X2
DP1 vs X2450 yesnono

Fujifilm X100V
DP1 vs Fujifilm X100V420 yesnoyes

Fujifilm X100F
DP1 vs Fujifilm X100F390 yesnono

The following bar chart indicates a analysis of the Sigma DP1 for various categories of photography. To understand more, visit the specific paragraph below.

The Sigma DP1 gets a points tally of 55 which is reasonable, meaning that it is relatively adequate for portrait photography. Taking portrait photos leans heavily to sensor resolution, RAW support plus the ability to use external lighting.

With a above average points total of 64, the Sigma DP1 is a very decent pick for street photography. A decent street photography camera features a perfect balance of image quality and portability.

A really bad sports photography score of 31 indicates the Sigma DP1 is just not appropriate for photographing sports. A camera needs to have excellent tracking and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Portability is really important when selecting a travel camera. All things considered, the Sigma DP1 gets a very good 63 as a travel camera which is a fine fit to purchase for your holidays.

When you are planning to choose a digital camera for landscape pictures, the most significant factor is going to be image quality. The Sigma DP1 at it's really bad grade of 44 as a landscape camera is just not appropriate amongst it's competition.

A vlogging camera preferably should have a moving screen, mic port and ideally image stabilization. Considering every thing, the Sigma DP1 is just not appropriate as a vlog camera as it receives a really bad rating of 9.

If you are trying to find replacements to the DP1, here is a range of the top scored cameras which fall into the category of Large Sensor Compact.

The diagram here offers you a bird's eye view of the DP1 vs it's highest rated competitors listed above.

There are a bunch of cameras you might check out as alternative options. To browse through a full comparison, go to the "compare" link.