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Overview
Sigma DP1x was announced in 2010 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 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution.
Sigma DP1x can capture video up to 320 x 240 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma DP1x.
PROS
Video Capture
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Live View Autofocus
Built-in Flash
Light - 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
CONS
Low Resolution Sensor - 14.06 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
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 DP1x to its predecessor DP1s and displaying the major changes.
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 DP1x vs DP1s.
Screen
Fixed screen
Sigma DP1x has a 2.50" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.
Sensor
Sigma DP1x 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 - 3,200.
Photography Features
Camera is equipped with TRUE II processor and 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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Sigma DP1x has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.
USB Input
Sigma DP1x 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 DP1x's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec.
Flash
Sigma DP1x has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.
Physical Parameters
Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113 x 60 x 50 mm (4.45 x 2.36 x 1.97"). It weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
113 mm (4.45")
60 mm (2.36")
60 mm (2.36")
50 mm (1.97")
Sigma DP1x dimensions
Sigma DP1x 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 DP1x is suitable for six different types of photography.
Landscape Photography
AVERAGE
62
Sigma DP1x 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
37
Sigma DP1x gets a score of 37 and is BAD choice for Sports photography.
3,200 Highest Native ISO
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Wildlife Photography
BAD
38
Sigma DP1x gets a score of 38 and is BAD choice for Wildlife photography.
3,200 Highest Native ISO
No Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Environmental Sealing
Portrait Photography
GOOD
71
Sigma DP1x 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
82
Sigma DP1x gets a score of 82 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 - 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
Travel Photography
GOOD
84
Sigma DP1x gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
Sigma DP1x Evaluation
We evaluate Sigma DP1x and give score of 52 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
52
Sensor
AVERAGE
63
We give Sigma DP1x a score of 63 for Sensor parameters.
Low Resolution Sensor - 14.06 Megapixel
100 Lowest Native ISO
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Photo
AVERAGE
56
We give Sigma DP1x a score of 56 for Photo parameters.
Timelapse Recording
No Image Stabilization
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
Video
BAD
1
We give Sigma DP1x a score of 1 for Video parameters.
No Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
Focusing
AVERAGE
59
We give Sigma DP1x a score of 59 for Focusing parameters.
No Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Screen and Viewfinder
POOR
48
We give Sigma DP1x a score of 48 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 2.50"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Connectivity
POOR
52
We give Sigma DP1x a score of 52 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 DP1x a score of 53 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
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