Comparison of Sigma DP1x and Sigma DP2s

Comparison of Sigma DP1x and Sigma DP2s [S]ave

Attribute	Sigma DP2s ×	Sigma DP1x ×
General
Model	Sigma DP2s	Sigma DP1x
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Manufacturer url	https://www.sigmaphoto.com/	https://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model number	DP2s	DP1x
Camera format	Mid-Sized	Mid-Sized
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	113	113
Width (mm)	56	51
Height (mm)	60	60
Weight (g)	260	250
Waterproof	-	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor manufacturer	Foveon X3	Foveon X3
Effective megapixels (MP)	4.7	4.7
Sensor format	0.98 inch	0.98 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	285.66	285.66
Sensor width (mm)	20.7	20.7
Sensor height (mm)	13.8	13.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	7.84	7.84
Aspect ratio	3:2	3:2
Color filter type	Full Color	Full Color
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	1312 x 880(1.2 mp other) 1872 x 1248(2.3 mp 3:2) 2640 x 1485(3.9 mp 16:9) 2640 x 1760(4.6 mp 3:2)	1312 x 880(1.2 mp other) 1872 x 1248(2.3 mp 3:2) 2640 x 1485(3.9 mp 16:9) 2640 x 1760(4.6 mp 3:2)
Image file format	12-bit raw (.x3f) jpeg (exif 2.21)	12-bit raw (.x3f) jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)	3	3
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	320x240	320x240
Image Storage
Movie file format	AVI	AVI
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	+
Hd video out	-	-
Lens and Optics
Lens	Sigma Lens (7 Elements in 6 Groups)	Sigma Lens (6 Elements in 5 Groups)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	41.00	28.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	2.00	6.00
Zoom ratio (x)	1	-
Aperture range (f)	0.09 - 0.36	0.09 - 0.25
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	28	30
Optical image stabilization	-	-
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	3.0	3.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast detection, 9-points	9-point Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light	-	-
Manual focus	+	+
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	No / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder type	Optional VF-21 into hot-shoe	Optional add-on type.
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	2.5	2.5
Rear display resolution (dots)	230,000	230,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)	3,200	3,200
Minimum iso (native)	100	100
Iso settings	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (* RAW only)	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (* RAW only)
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto custom flash fluorescent incandescent overcast shade sunlight	auto custom flash fluorescent incandescent overcast shade sunlight
Shutter speed range (s)	1/2000 - 15	1/2000 - 15
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot	Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	+	+
Shutter priority	+	+
Full manual exposure	+	+
Creative exposure modes	Portrait, Landscape, Vivid, Standard, Neutral, B&W or Sepia	-
Self timer (s)	2 10	2 10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	flash on red-eye reduction slow synchro mode slow synchro/ red-eye reduction	flash on red-eye reduction slow synchro slow synchro/red-eye reduction
Flash range description	28cm - 4.3m (Auto ISO)	Auto ISO: 30cm to 3m
External flash connection	Hot Shoe (X Sync. Contact)	Hot Shoe (X Sync. Contact)
Usable memory types	sd sdh	sd sdh
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	+	+
Uncompressed format	12-bit raw (.x3f)	12-bit raw (.x3f)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant	-	-
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	-	-
Connections (extended)	audio out (mono) dc input	audio out (monaural) dc input
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	3	3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	4	-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	250	250
Battery form factor	Proprietary BP-31	Proprietary BP-31
Usable battery types	lithium-ion rechargeable	lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary BP-31 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary BP-31 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	+
Software
Included software	sigma photo pro 4.0	sigma photo pro 4.0
Os compatibility	mac os windows	mac os windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Same Foveon X3 Sensor and Lens as DP2, Faster AF, Power Save Mode, New Rear Design.	Update of DP1 with True II Processor, Faster AF, Revised Rear Design, Dedicated Quick Set Button.