Reasons to choose DP1x
Released in 2010, DP1x has about 286 mm² of sensor area, 4.7 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sigma DP1x
vs Sigma DP2
VS
Sensor area
286 mm²
DP1x286 mm²
DP2- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DP1x 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
DP1xMetricDP2
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—
250 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 DP1x and DP2 have the same sensor area. The DP1x has the lighter body. The DP1x and DP2 have the same effective resolution. The DP1x 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.