Sigma DP1s
Competitors

As well as being compared against other boutiques, the Sigma DP1s is also often compared to mirrorless, pro digicams, pro DSLRs, entry-level DSLRs, super zooms, compacts and digicams. The Sigma DP1s's top rivals come from Sigma (such as the DP1 and the DP2s) and Fujifilm (such as the Finepix X10 and the X-Pro1)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sigma DP1s compared to other boutique competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 35 mm), is significantly smaller (compact 109x60x31 mm vs standard size 127x75x54 mm), is thinner (1.2" vs 2.1") and has a faster max shutter speed (1/4000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second).

However, on average it has a slightly smaller screen (2.5" vs 2.8"), takes slightly lower resolution photos (4.6 MP vs 11 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO), lacks boost light sensitivity (none vs 12,800 ISO) and doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs tunnel).

Sigma DP1 3 years older $708	Significant advantages of the DP1 (vs the DP1s) None found Significant disadvantages of the DP1 (vs the DP1s) None found common strengths of the DP1 and DP1s Very small: Compact 109x60x31 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Very thin: 1.2" vs 1.2" Light weight: 270 g vs 270 g
	Compare the DP1 vs the DP1s
Sigma DP2s 4 months newer $799	Significant advantages of the DP2s (vs the DP1s) None found Significant disadvantages of the DP2s (vs the DP1s) Much worse wide angle: 41 mm vs 28 mm Significantly larger: Mid size 113x60x56 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Much thicker: 2.2" vs 1.2" common strengths of the DP2s and DP1s Fairly small: Mid size 113x60x56 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Light weight: 280 g vs 270 g
	Compare the DP2s vs the DP1s
Sigma DP1x 4 months newer $790	Significant advantages of the DP1x (vs the DP1s) None found Significant disadvantages of the DP1x (vs the DP1s) Significantly larger: Mid size 113x60x50 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Much thicker: 2" vs 1.2" common strengths of the DP1x and DP1s Fairly small: Mid size 113x60x50 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Thin: 2" vs 1.2" Light weight: 250 g vs 270 g
	Compare the DP1x vs the DP1s
Sigma DP2 1 year older $916 - $1,061	Significant advantages of the DP2 (vs the DP1s) None found Significant disadvantages of the DP2 (vs the DP1s) Much worse wide angle: 41 mm vs 28 mm Significantly larger: Mid size 113x60x56 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Much thicker: 2.2" vs 1.2" common strengths of the DP2 and DP1s Fairly small: Mid size 113x60x56 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Light weight: 280 g vs 270 g
	Compare the DP2 vs the DP1s
Canon PowerShot G1X 2 years newer $799 - $800	Significant advantages of the G1X (vs the DP1s) Significantly more zoom: 4x vs 1x Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the G1X (vs the DP1s) Much larger: Standard size 117x81x65 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Much thicker: 2.6" vs 1.2" Much heavier: 390 g vs 270 g common strengths of the G1X and DP1s Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G1X vs the Sigma DP1s
Fujifilm FinePix X100 1 year newer $1,199	Significant advantages of the X100 (vs the DP1s) Significantly larger screen: 2.8" vs 2.5" Significantly larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm Significantly higher true resolution: 11 MP vs 4.6 MP Significant disadvantages of the X100 (vs the DP1s) Much larger: Standard size 127x75x54 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Significantly worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm Much thicker: 2.1" vs 1.2" common strengths of the X100 and DP1s Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix X100 vs the Sigma DP1s

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sigma DP1s compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it is slightly smaller (compact 109x60x31 mm vs mid size 123x87x40 mm), is thinner (1.2" vs 1.6"), is slightly lighter (270 g vs 450 g) and has a built-in flash.

However, on average it has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs tunnel), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs sensor shift) and takes much lower resolution photos (4.6 MP vs 16 MP).

Fujifilm X-Pro1 2 years newer $1,991 - $2,298 (body only)	Significant advantages of the X-Pro1 (vs the DP1s) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 1,230k dots vs 230k dots Much higher true resolution: 16 MP vs 4.6 MP Significant disadvantages of the X-Pro1 (vs the DP1s) Much larger: Standard size 140x82x43 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Significantly heavier: 450 g vs 270 g Significantly thicker: 1.7" vs 1.2" common strengths of the X-Pro1 and DP1s None found
	Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs the Sigma DP1s
Sony NEX-5N 1 year newer $598 - $600 (body only) $698 - $700 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the DP1s) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 800 ISO Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the DP1s) No built-in flash common strengths of the NEX-5N and DP1s Fairly small: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Light weight: 269 g vs 270 g
	Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Sigma DP1s
Olympus PEN E-P2 similar age $480 17mm lens	Significant advantages of the PEN E-P2 (vs the DP1s) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None Has interchangeable lenses Significant disadvantages of the PEN E-P2 (vs the DP1s) No built-in flash common strengths of the PEN E-P2 and DP1s None found
	Compare the Olympus PEN E-P2 vs the Sigma DP1s
Sony Alpha NEX-5 7 months newer $569 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the DP1s) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Much higher true resolution: 14 MP vs 4.6 MP Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the DP1s) No built-in flash common strengths of the NEX-5 and DP1s Fairly small: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Light weight: 287 g vs 270 g
	Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs the Sigma DP1s
Samsung NX11 1 year newer $619 - $730 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NX11 (vs the DP1s) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None Much higher true resolution: 14 MP vs 4.6 MP Significant disadvantages of the NX11 (vs the DP1s) Significantly larger: Mid size 123x87x40 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Much heavier: 499 g vs 270 g common strengths of the NX11 and DP1s Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Samsung NX11 vs the Sigma DP1s
Olympus PEN E-P3 1 year newer $849 - $900 17mm lens	Significant advantages of the E-P3 (vs the DP1s) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None Significantly higher resolution screen: 614k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the E-P3 (vs the DP1s) None found common strengths of the E-P3 and DP1s Thin: 1.3" vs 1.2" Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Olympus PEN E-P3 vs the Sigma DP1s

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sigma DP1s compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a much larger sensor (four thirds 20.7x13.8mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD), is slightly lighter (270 g vs 350 g) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/4000 of a second vs 1/1500 of a second).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens) and takes much lower resolution photos (4.6 MP vs 12 MP).

Fujifilm Finepix X10 1 year newer $599	Significant advantages of the X10 (vs the DP1s) Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 4.6 MP Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significantly larger screen: 2.8" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the X10 (vs the DP1s) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm Thicker: 2.2" vs 1.2" common strengths of the X10 and DP1s Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm Supports RAW Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs the Sigma DP1s
Samsung TL500 4 months newer	Significant advantages of the TL500 (vs the DP1s) Much higher true resolution: 10 MP vs 4.6 MP Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the TL500 (vs the DP1s) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second common strengths of the TL500 and DP1s Supports RAW Fairly small: Compact 114x63x29 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Thin: 1.1" vs 1.2"
	Compare the Samsung TL500 vs the Sigma DP1s
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 9 months newer $359	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DP1s) Much higher true resolution: 10 MP vs 4.6 MP Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DP1s) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and DP1s Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm Supports RAW Fairly small: Mid size 109x65x42 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Sigma DP1s

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sigma DP1s compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it is much smaller (compact 109x60x31 mm vs large 146x123x82 mm), is thinner (1.2" vs 3.2") and is much lighter (270 g vs 900 g).

However, on average it has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.2"), has a much lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots), takes much lower resolution photos (4.6 MP vs 36.2 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO) and has a significantly smaller sensor (four thirds 20.7x13.8mm vs full frame 35.9x24.0mm).

Nikon D800 2 years newer $2,999 - $3,000 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D800 (vs the DP1s) Much larger screen: 3.2" vs 2.5" Much higher true resolution: 36.2 MP vs 4.6 MP Has a viewfinder: Pentaprism vs None Significant disadvantages of the D800 (vs the DP1s) Much thicker: 3.2" vs 1.2" Much larger: Large 146x123x82 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Much heavier: 900 g vs 270 g common strengths of the D800 and DP1s Fairly small: Large 146x123x82 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Supports RAW Light weight: 900 g vs 270 g
	Compare the Nikon D800 vs the Sigma DP1s
Canon EOS 7D similar age $1,549 - $1,821 (body only) $1,500 - $1,849 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the DP1s) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Has a viewfinder: Pentaprism vs None Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the 7D (vs the DP1s) Much thicker: 2.9" vs 1.2" Much larger: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Much heavier: 860 g vs 270 g common strengths of the 7D and DP1s Fairly small: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Supports RAW Thin: 2.9" vs 1.2"
	Compare the Canon EOS 7D vs the Sigma DP1s

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sigma DP1s compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it is much smaller (compact 109x60x31 mm vs prosumer size 127x96x78 mm), is thinner (1.2" vs 2.9") and is much lighter (270 g vs 706 g).

However, on average it has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs sensor shift), takes much lower resolution photos (4.6 MP vs 15.4 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (800 ISO vs 12,800 ISO).

Sigma SD1 1 year newer $2,955 (body only)	Significant advantages of the SD1 (vs the DP1s) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Has a viewfinder: Pentaprism vs None Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the SD1 (vs the DP1s) Much larger: Professional size 146x113x80 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1.2" Much heavier: 706 g vs 270 g common strengths of the SD1 and DP1s None found
	Compare the SD1 vs the DP1s
Olympus E-420 1 year older	Significant advantages of the E-420 (vs the DP1s) Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Significantly larger screen: 2.7" vs 2.5" Has interchangeable lenses Significant disadvantages of the E-420 (vs the DP1s) Much larger: Standard size 130x91x53 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Significantly smaller sensor: Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm vs Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm Much thicker: 2.1" vs 1.2" common strengths of the E-420 and DP1s Very small: Standard size 130x91x53 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Very thin: 2.1" vs 1.2" Light weight: 426 g vs 270 g
	Compare the Olympus E-420 vs the Sigma DP1s
Nikon D5100 1 year newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the DP1s) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the DP1s) Much larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1.2" Much heavier: 560 g vs 270 g common strengths of the D5100 and DP1s None found
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Sigma DP1s
Pentax K-5 1 year newer $1,129 (body only) $1,283 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the K-5 (vs the DP1s) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Has a viewfinder: Pentaprism vs None Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the K-5 (vs the DP1s) Much larger: Prosumer size 130x96x72 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Much thicker: 2.9" vs 1.2" Much heavier: 740 g vs 270 g common strengths of the K-5 and DP1s Fairly small: Prosumer size 130x96x72 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Thin: 2.9" vs 1.2"
	Compare the Pentax K-5 vs the Sigma DP1s

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sigma DP1s compared to super zoom competitors include: it is much smaller (compact 109x60x31 mm vs large 131x97x126 mm), has a much larger sensor (four thirds 20.7x13.8mm vs 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm), is thinner (1.2" vs 5") and is much lighter (270 g vs 730 g).

However, on average it has way more less zoom (1x vs 30x), has a significantly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots) and doesn't have image stabilization (none vs sensor shift).

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR 2 years newer $438 - $500	Significant advantages of the HS30 EXR (vs the DP1s) Much higher true resolution: 10.6 MP vs 4.6 MP Much more zoom: 30x vs 1x Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the HS30 EXR (vs the DP1s) Much smaller sensor: 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm Much larger: Large 131x97x126 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Much thicker: 5" vs 1.2" common strengths of the HS30 EXR and DP1s Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS RAW support Support external flash
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Sigma DP1s
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 1 year newer $299	Significant advantages of the HS20 (vs the DP1s) Much higher true resolution: 10.6 MP vs 4.6 MP Much more zoom: 30x vs 1x Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 800 ISO Significant disadvantages of the HS20 (vs the DP1s) Much smaller sensor: 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm Much larger: Large 130x90x126 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Much thicker: 5" vs 1.2" common strengths of the HS20 and DP1s Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS RAW support Support external flash
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Sigma DP1s

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sigma DP1s compared to compact competitors include: it has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD), has a much larger sensor (four thirds 20.7x13.8mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm), is newer (october, 2009 vs april, 2006), shoots RAW and supports an external flash.

However, on average it has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), is much larger (compact 109x60x31 mm vs super compact 92x55x19 mm), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), takes much lower resolution photos (4.6 MP vs 9.7 MP) and is thicker (1.2" vs 0.8").

Canon ELPH 300 HS 1 year newer $148 - $179	Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the DP1s) Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 4.6 MP Much smaller: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the DP1s) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm No RAW support No external flash support common strengths of the 300 HS and DP1s Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Sigma DP1s
Leica C-LUX 1 3 years older $2,466	Significant advantages of the C-LUX 1 (vs the DP1s) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Much smaller: Super compact 94x51x24 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm Much higher true resolution: 5.9 MP vs 4.6 MP Significant disadvantages of the C-LUX 1 (vs the DP1s) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm No RAW support No external flash support common strengths of the C-LUX 1 and DP1s None found
	Compare the Leica C-LUX 1 vs the Sigma DP1s

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sigma DP1s compared to digicam competitors include: it has a much wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 39 mm), has a much larger screen (2.5" vs 2.0"), is significantly smaller (compact 109x60x31 mm vs professional size 144x95x94 mm), takes much higher resolution photos (4.6 MP vs 1.2 MP) and has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD).

However, on average it doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs tunnel).

Sony Mavica CD200 8 years older	Significant advantages of the CD200 (vs the DP1s) None found Significant disadvantages of the CD200 (vs the DP1s) Much smaller sensor: 1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm vs Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm Much worse wide angle: 39 mm vs 28 mm Much larger: Professional size 144x95x94 mm vs Compact 109x60x31 mm common strengths of the CD200 and DP1s Support external flash
	Compare the Sony Mavica CD200 vs the Sigma DP1s
Canon PowerShot S10 10 years older	Significant advantages of the S10 (vs the DP1s) Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None Significant disadvantages of the S10 (vs the DP1s) Much smaller sensor: 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.5" common strengths of the S10 and DP1s Large sensors: 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm
	Compare the Canon PowerShot S10 vs the Sigma DP1s
Ricoh RDC-4300 11 years older	Significant advantages of the RDC-4300 (vs the DP1s) Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None Significant disadvantages of the RDC-4300 (vs the DP1s) Much smaller sensor: 1/3.6" 4.8x3.6mm vs Four thirds 20.7x13.8mm Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm Much lower true resolution: 1.2 MP vs 4.6 MP common strengths of the RDC-4300 and DP1s None found
	Compare the Ricoh RDC-4300 vs the Sigma DP1s