• 0.98 inch 285.7mm2
  • 4.7 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sigma DP1s advantages over Olympus XZ-10

  • Larger sensor
    0.98 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 7.84 vs 1.55 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)

Olympus XZ-10 advantages over Sigma DP1s

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/4.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    130 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Thinner
    34 mm vs 50 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    12.0 vs 4.7 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P300

Sigma DP1s
Nikon P300
  • $300
  • 0.98 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sigma DP1s vs Nikon P300

Olympus XZ-10
Nikon P300
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Nikon P300

Compared to Nikon P310

Sigma DP1s
Nikon P310
  • $300
  • 0.98 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Sigma DP1s vs Nikon P310

Olympus XZ-10
Nikon P310
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Nikon P310

Compared to Fujifilm XF1

Sigma DP1s
Fujifilm XF1
  • $300
  • 0.98 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $460
  • 2/3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sigma DP1s vs Fujifilm XF1

Olympus XZ-10
Fujifilm XF1
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $460
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Fujifilm XF1

Compared to Fujifilm XQ1

Sigma DP1s
Fujifilm XQ1
  • $300
  • 0.98 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $699
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma DP1s vs Fujifilm XQ1

Olympus XZ-10
Fujifilm XQ1
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $699
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Compared to Fujifilm XQ2

Sigma DP1s
Fujifilm XQ2
  • $300
  • 0.98 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma DP1s vs Fujifilm XQ2

Olympus XZ-10
Fujifilm XQ2
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Fujifilm XQ2

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