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Storage media: SD Memory Card, Sensor resolution: 14 Megapixels, Weight: 240g, Digital zoom: 3x ...
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What is the Product Score ? The product score is an objective rating for relative product quality provided by alaTest. The scale is from 0 - 10 where 10 is the highest and 0 the lowest.
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- - Review summary of Sigma DP1 Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: alaTest.co.uk
- June 2008
  Review summary of Sigma DP1
  By alaTest
  
  Review summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 33 reviews of Sigma DP1 from international magazines and websites.
  
  Verdict: The average rating for this product is 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 257243 reviews of other Digital Compact Cameras gives the Sigma DP1 an overall alaScore 90/100 = Best.
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- - Sigma DP1 review Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: cameralabs.com
- June 2008
  Sigma DP1 review
  By Gordon Laing
  
  Review summary: We kicked-off this review by describing the DP1 as the most highly anticipated compact camera around, and that's not just because Sigma's kept us waiting since announcing it back in 2006. It's because the DP1 represents what enthusiasts have desired for m
  
  Pros: DSLR sensor in compact body., Superb quality at low sensitivities., Good manual control and manual focusing., Hotshoe for flash and accessories.,
  
  Cons: Very slow handling: startup, AF, write., Disappointing performance in low light., Pricier than top compacts or budget DSLRs., Basic movie mode.,
  
  Verdict: The Sigma DP1 is certainly a unique camera and once again achieves the important goal of equipping a compact body with a DSLR-sized sensor. Use the camera in the right conditions and it really shines, delivering images with an astonishing degree of detail
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- - Sigma releases DP1 firmware update ver. 1.03 Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: dcviews.com
- June 2008
  Sigma releases DP1 firmware update ver. 1.03
  
  Review summary: Following its 1.02 firmware update of last month, Sigma now releases firmware version 1.03 for the DP1 digital camera. This latest firmware update offers the following improvements: ? ISO 50 has been added into the ISO setting. ? Grid Display mode show
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- - Digital Life - Review & Compare Camera & Video Camcorder Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: theage.com.au
- May 2008
  Digital Life - Review & Compare Camera & Video Camcorder
  By Terry Lane
  
  Review summary: Just as you are ready to throw the camera away, you see the picture and you love it.
  
  Pros: The picture quality is without peer amongcompact cameras. The larger sensor produces images comparable withthose from DSLRs. Superb sharpness, resolution, dynamic range andcolour in RAW at low ISO speeds. The lens is excellent.
  
  Cons: The need to plunge into the menusystem for every control other than exposure compensation is apain. But the worst feature of this camera is the time that ittakes to write an image to the memory card. From pressing theshutter to finished write is 15 second
  
  Verdict: This is not a pleasant camera to use.In many ways it feels like a throwback to the bad old days whencompacts were in their infancy. Responsive is not a word you woulduse for this unit. But then, just as you are ready to throw thecamera away, you see the p
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- - Sigma DP1 Evaluation 3.5 out of 5
  - Source: trustedreviews.com
- May 2008
  Sigma DP1
  By Jamie Harrison
  
  Review summary: The first compact digital camera with a DSLR-sized sensor has been widely anticipated, but how does it fare?
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