Fujifilm X10 vs Sigma DP1

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X10 and the Sigma DP1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm X10 was introduced in July 2012 and Sigma DP1 was introduced in May 2008. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X10 Highlights

      • 12 MP 2/3-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.80" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sigma DP1 Highlights

      • 5 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
      • 100 - 800 Native ISO
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm X10
      4. Advantage of Sigma DP1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X10 and Sigma DP1.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)

      CONS

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   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

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X10 over Sigma DP1.

      Fujifilm X10 vs Sigma DP1
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 5 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 800
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 2640 x 1760
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 112 mm vs 28 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 1x
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.80" vs 2.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output Mini vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X10.

      Fujifilm X30
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm X20
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm X70
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Panasonic GX850
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      APS-C

      16.4 MP

      Olympus Tough-3000
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony RX100
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm Z70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.2 MP

      Pentax Q10
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.4 MP

      Sony HX90V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Fujifilm Real 3D W1
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung ST600
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Advantage of Sigma DP1

      Sigma DP1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma DP1 over Fujifilm X10.

      Fujifilm X10 vs Sigma DP1
      Larger Sensor 2/3-inch vs APS-C
      Lighter 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz) vs 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sigma DP1.

      Sigma DP1s
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      APS-C

      14.06 MP

      Panasonic G9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon D3S
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X10 Sigma DP1
        High Native ISO3,200800
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X10 Sigma DP1
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel5 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X10 has a 2.80" screen with 460k dot resolution and Sigma DP1 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X10 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has a 85% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sigma DP1.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X10 features a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 8.8 x 6.6 mm and a total area of 58.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. 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 190.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 800.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X10 is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. Sigma DP1 can take pictures up to 2640 x 1760 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 1776 x 1184, 1296 x 864 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X10 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X10 comes with NP-50 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots and Sigma DP1 comes with BP-31 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm X10 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sigma DP1 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 on Fujifilm X10, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sigma DP1. Fujifilm X10 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m on Fujifilm X10. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount to Fujifilm X10 and via Hot Shoe to Sigma DP1. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/1000 sec on Fujifilm X10.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X10 body has dimensions of 117 x 70 x 57 mm (4.61 x 2.76 x 2.24") and Sigma DP1 body has dimensions of 113 x 60 x 50 mm (4.45 x 2.36 x 1.97"). Fujifilm X10 weighs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz) and Sigma DP1 weighs 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz).

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      117 mm

      70 mm

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      113 mm

      60 mm

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      70 mm

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      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X10 and Sigma DP1

      Fujifilm X10 and Sigma DP1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      36
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      36
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   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

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   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)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X10 and Sigma DP1 and give them scores of 62 and 49 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      OVERALL
      62
      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 5 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      GOOD
      73
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   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

      Fujifilm X10

      Sigma DP1

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      POOR
      53
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)


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