Fujifilm X100VI vs Sigma DP1s

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X100VI and the Sigma DP1s, 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 X100VI was introduced in February 2024 and Sigma DP1s was introduced in October 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X100VI Highlights

      • 40.2 MP APS-C Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 125 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 425 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,620k dot Tilting Screen
      • 3,690k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Sigma DP1s Highlights

      • 14.06 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
      • 100 - 800 Native ISO
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Built-in Flash

      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 X100VI and Sigma DP1s.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      •   High Resolution Sensor - 40.2 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 3,690k dot
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/180000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)

      CONS

      Fujifilm X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      •   No Video Capture
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No IP Streaming
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      •   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

      Fujifilm X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Weight - 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Fujifilm X100VI

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100VI over Sigma DP1s.

      Fujifilm X100VI vs Sigma DP1s
      Higher Sensor Resolution 40.2 Megapixel vs 14.06 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 800
      Max Image Resolution 7728 x 5152 vs 2640 x 1760
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 35 mm vs 28 mm
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,620k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) vs
      Average Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs

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      Advantage of Sigma DP1s

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma DP1s over Fujifilm X100VI.

      Fujifilm X100VI vs Sigma DP1s
      Lower Native ISO 125 vs 100
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm mm vs 28 mm mm
      Lighter 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz) vs 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)

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      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 X100VI Sigma DP1s
        High Native ISO12,800800
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X100VI Sigma DP1s
        No Video Capture
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X100VI has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 1,620k dot resolution and Sigma DP1s has a 2.50" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X100VI very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Fujifilm X100VI also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Fujifilm X100VI with Tilting screen


      Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm X100VI has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 3,690k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sigma DP1s.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X100VI features a 40.2 megapixel APS-C [] sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 64 - 51,200 in boosted mode. 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 190.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 800.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X100VI is equipped with X-Processor 5 processor and can take pictures up to 7728 x 5152 resolution. Sigma DP1s 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.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X100VI

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X100VI. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm X100VI has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm X100VI has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm X100VI has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs

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


      Battery

      Fujifilm X100VI comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 450 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm X100VI has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot. Sigma DP1s has a single SD/MMC card card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/180000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X100VI, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sigma DP1s. Fujifilm X100VI can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X100VI.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X100VI body has dimensions of 128 x 75 x 55 mm (5.04 x 2.95 x 2.17") and Sigma DP1s body has dimensions of 109 x 60 x 31 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 1.22"). Fujifilm X100VI weighs 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz) and Sigma DP1s weighs 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz).

      Fujifilm X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      128 mm

      75 mm

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      109 mm

      60 mm

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      60 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X100VI and Sigma DP1s

      Fujifilm X100VI and Sigma DP1s 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 X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      GOOD
      82
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 3,690k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      BAD
      36
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      GOOD
      82
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 3,690k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      BAD
      38
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      GOOD
      71
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 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 X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 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 X100VI and Sigma DP1s and give them scores of 77 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 X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      OVERALL
      77
      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      GOOD
      73
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 40.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.06 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/180000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Webcam Functionality
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 3,690k dot
      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   No IP Streaming
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   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 X100VI

      Sigma DP1s

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      POOR
      53
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)


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