Sigma DP1 was announced in 2008 and is an APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 5 Megapixel CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 800. The camera has a Fixed 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution.
Sigma DP1
Highlights
- 5 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
- 100 - 800 Native ISO
- 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
- Built-in Flash
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Overview
Pros and Cons
In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma DP1.
PROS
- 800 Highest Native ISO
- Live View Autofocus
- Built-in Flash
- Light - 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)
CONS
- No Video Capture
- Low Resolution Sensor - 5 Megapixel
- Timelapse Recording
- No Face Detection
- No Image Stabilization
- Fixed Screen
- Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
- No Viewfinder
- No HDMI Output
- No Microphone Input
- No Headphone Output
- No Built-in GPS
- No Built-In Wi-Fi
- No Built-In Bluetooth
- No Environmental Sealing
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
AVERAGE
- 100 Lowest Native ISO
- Screen Size - 2.50"
- Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
Successor
In 2009 Sigma DP1 was replaced by Sigma DP1s. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Sigma DP1 and its successor.
| UPGRADES | Sigma DP1s | vs | Sigma DP1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Sensor Resolution | 14.06 Megapixel | vs | 5 Megapixel |
| Multi-Segment Metering | vs | ||
| Center Weighted Metering | vs | ||
| Spot Metering | vs |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sigma DP1 vs DP1s.
Screen
Fixed screen
Sigma DP1 has a 2.50" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.
Sensor
Sigma DP1 features a 5 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 20.7 x 13.8 mm and a total area of 285.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 800.
Photography Features
Camera can take pictures up to 2640 x 1760 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 1776 x 1184, 1296 x 864 with 3:2 aspect ratios.
No Image Stabilization
The camera does not have an image stabilization.
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Connectivity, Battery and Storage
USB Input
Sigma DP1 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.
Battery
Sigma DP1 comes with BP-31 battery pack.
External Storage Slots
The camera has a single SD/MMC card card slot.
Other Features
Shutter
Sigma DP1 has Electronically controlled lens shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec.
Flash
Sigma DP1 has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe.
Physical Parameters
Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113 x 60 x 50 mm (4.45 x 2.36 x 1.97"). It weighs 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
113 mm (4.45")
60 mm (2.36")
60 mm (2.36")
50 mm (1.97")
Sigma DP1 dimensions
Sigma DP1 for Different Types of Photography
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sigma DP1 is suitable for six different types of photography.
Landscape Photography
Sigma DP1 gets a score of 62 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.
- Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
- No Built-in GPS
- No Environmental Sealing
Sports Photography
Sigma DP1 gets a score of 36 and is BAD choice for Sports photography.
- 800 Highest Native ISO
- No Face Detection
- No Image Stabilization
- Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
- No Viewfinder
Wildlife Photography
Sigma DP1 gets a score of 36 and is BAD choice for Wildlife photography.
- 800 Highest Native ISO
- No Image Stabilization
- Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
- No Viewfinder
- No Environmental Sealing
Portrait Photography
Sigma DP1 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.
- No Face Detection
- No Image Stabilization
- Screen Size - 2.50"
- Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Street Photography
Sigma DP1 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.
- No Image Stabilization
- Fixed Screen
- Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
- No Viewfinder
- No Built-in GPS
- No Environmental Sealing
- Light - 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)
Travel Photography
Sigma DP1 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.
- No Image Stabilization
- Fixed Screen
- Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
- No Built-in GPS
- No Environmental Sealing
- Light - 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)
Sigma DP1 Evaluation
We evaluate Sigma DP1 and give score of 49 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
Sensor
We give Sigma DP1 a score of 61 for Sensor parameters.
- Low Resolution Sensor - 5 Megapixel
- 100 Lowest Native ISO
- 800 Highest Native ISO
Photo
We give Sigma DP1 a score of 56 for Photo parameters.
- Timelapse Recording
- No Image Stabilization
- Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
Video
We give Sigma DP1 a score of 0 for Video parameters.
- No Image Stabilization
Focusing
We give Sigma DP1 a score of 59 for Focusing parameters.
- No Face Detection
- Live View Autofocus
Screen and Viewfinder
We give Sigma DP1 a score of 48 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
- Fixed Screen
- Screen Size - 2.50"
- Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
- No Viewfinder
Connectivity
We give Sigma DP1 a score of 36 for Connectivity parameters.
- No HDMI Output
- No Microphone Input
- No Headphone Output
- No Built-in GPS
- No Built-In Wi-Fi
- No Built-In Bluetooth
Battery, Storage and Physical
We give Sigma DP1 a score of 53 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
- No Environmental Sealing
- Light - 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page: