Nikon P100 vs Sigma DP1s

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon P100 and Sigma DP1s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the P100 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The P100 was launched 10 months after the DP1s and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the P100 matches up vs the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P100 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P100 comes with outer measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P100 and Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the P100 against the DP1s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and DP1s is 68 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and DP1s.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon P100 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher P100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.