Sigma DP1 digital camera review

Great quality images, but at what cost?

Sigma DP1 digital camera. Cameras, Compact cameras, 14 megapixels, Sigma 0
Reviewer
Doug Harman
Review Date
27 May 2008
Manufacturer
Sigma
Price as reviewed
£550
Latest price
£289.10

Our score

7/10 7/10 See more with this score

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