Sigma DP1s

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    Highlights

    • 14.06 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

    Sigma DP1s was announced in 2009 and is an APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 14.06 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.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma DP1s.

    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 - 14.06 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

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Sigma DP1s to its predecessor DP1 and displaying the major changes.

    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 DP1s vs DP1.

    Successor

    In 2010 Sigma DP1s was replaced by Sigma DP1x. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Sigma DP1s and its successor.

    UPGRADES Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP1s
    Video Capture vs
    Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 800
    Average Metering vs
    Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
    Lighter 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) vs 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Sigma DP1x vs Sigma DP1s
    Spot Metering vs

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sigma DP1s vs DP1x.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Sigma DP1s has a 2.50" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Sigma DP1s features a 14.06 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.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Sigma DP1s.

    Sigma DP1
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    APS-C

    5 MP

    Sigma DP1x
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    APS-C

    14.06 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Sony a6100
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Sony a7S III
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    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Fujifilm X-M1
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Fujifilm X100VI
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    APS-C

    40.2 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Sigma DP1s has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/MMC card card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Sigma DP1s's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec.


    Flash

    Sigma DP1s has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109 x 60 x 31 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 1.22"). It weighs 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    109 mm (4.29")

    60 mm (2.36")

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    Sigma DP1s dimensions

    Sigma DP1s 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 DP1s is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    62

    Sigma DP1s 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

    BAD
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    Sigma DP1s 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

    BAD
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    Sigma DP1s gets a score of 38 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

    GOOD
    71

    Sigma DP1s 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

    GOOD
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    Sigma DP1s 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

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Sigma DP1s 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 DP1s Evaluation

    We evaluate Sigma DP1s 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.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Sigma DP1s a score of 63 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.06 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   800 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    56

    We give Sigma DP1s a score of 56 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

    Video

    BAD
    0

    We give Sigma DP1s a score of 0 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Sigma DP1s a score of 59 for Focusing parameters.

    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
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    We give Sigma DP1s a score of 48 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.50"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    BAD
    36

    We give Sigma DP1s 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

    POOR
    53

    We give Sigma DP1s 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:

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