Canon S200 vs Sigma DP1s

Lets examine more closely at the Canon S200 and Sigma DP1s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and DP1s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was revealed 4 years after the DP1s which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S200 scores against the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 & Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S200 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S200 vs the DP1s.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and DP1s is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and DP1s.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S200 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon S200 will offer greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer S200 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.