Sigma DP1x

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    Highlights

    • 14.06 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 320 x 240 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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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.

    Pros and Cons

    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.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Sigma DP1x.

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    NFC

    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")

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    50 mm (1.97")

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    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
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    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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