Reasons to choose DP1
Released in 2006, DP1 has about 286 mm² of sensor area, 4.7 MP effective resolution, and a 270 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sigma DP1
vs Sigma DP2
VS
Sensor area
286 mm²
DP1286 mm²
DP2- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DP1 and DP2 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DP1MetricDP2
4.7 MPEffective pixels4.7 MP
20.7 × 13.8Sensor20.7 × 13.8
7.8 µmPixel pitch7.8 µm
60.78 µm²Pixel area60.78 µm²
1.65 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1.74Crop factor1.74
—Maximum video—
270 gWeight280 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The DP1 and DP2 have the same sensor area. The DP1 has the lighter body. The DP1 and DP2 have the same effective resolution. The DP2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DP2
Released in 2008, DP2 has about 286 mm² of sensor area, 4.7 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.