Sigma Digital Camera Reviews

"Although many photo enthusiasts have been looking forward to Sigma's DP2 since the camera was first revealed at Photokina 2008, we've had to wait almost eight months to see a review unit...Like the DP1 (which continues in Sigmas's line-up, the DP2's lens has a fixed focal length...The lack of an AF-assist lamp is also frustrating as, like the DP1, the DP2 is slow to focus in low light levels...Contre-jour shots were often slightly flare-affected but overall performance was good with backlit subjects..." read more »

"It's rare for a compact to stir up much anticipation, but the Sigma DP1 has done just that...The sensor, last seen in the Sigma SD14 DSLR, has aroused criticism due to the way the image is captured by three layers of photocells buried within differing depths of the silicon substrate...The other major feature of the DP1 is the lens, a fixed focal length 16.6mm f/4, giving a 35mm equivalent focal length of 28mm..." read more »

"The new Sigma SD10 is very much an evolution of its predecessor...The overall changes between the original Sigma SD9 and the new Sigma SD10 are summarised as follows...Sigma says that the autofocusing algorithm has been improved and should offer "enhanced AF performance" overall..." read more »

"No image stabilisation; basic features; some software issues...The SD14 from Sigma boasts many improvements over the SD10...So while the SD14 isn’t for everyone, its sensor technology, good build quality and ease of use make it an exciting creative tool for keen enthusiasts and those who want full control and a film-like response...Eight-segment, centre area and centre-weighted metering modes are provided along with auto-bracketing and exposure compensation..." read more »

"Sigma are well known for their very competitively priced lenses and, more or less, dominate the independent AF arena...We tried the Sigma SA-7 with 28-80mm zoom a 270 package that looks, on paper (or screen), extremely competitive in the market place...Sigma lenses are renowned for excellent spec for your money and this philosophy is repeated with the SA-7 camera..." read more »

"The good news is that you can pick up the camera and start shooting almost immediately...Those with large hands will certainly prefer the SA-9, while others will want the more compact SA-7...During mountain bike races, a War of 1812 re-enactment, motorcycle show-and-shine events, for portraits, and in general travel photography, the SA-9 performed as expected...Both the SA-9 and SA-7 are very user-friendly and surprisingly affordable..." read more »

"The best resolution per output pixel we've ever seen, X3 lives up to the hype The first digital camera to offer true single pixel resolution,...No in-camera JPEG, storage implications of shooting RAW Color clipping / gray halos - not clear...Specifications: Digital Photography Review......" read more »