Reasons to choose DP1s
Released in 2009, DP1s 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 DP1s
vs Sigma SD15
VS
Sensor area
286 mm²
DP1s286 mm²
SD15- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DP1s and SD15 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DP1sMetricSD15
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 gWeight750 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, 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 DP1s and SD15 have the same sensor area. The DP1s has the lighter body. The DP1s and SD15 have the same effective resolution. The SD15 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SD15
Released in 2010, SD15 has about 286 mm² of sensor area, 4.7 MP effective resolution, and a 750 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.