Nikon P600 vs Sigma DP2s

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P600 and Sigma DP2s, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the P600 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The P600 was unveiled 4 years after the DP2s which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P600 scores vs the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are available at Nikon P600 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P600 features physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the P600 and the DP2s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and DP2s is 65 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and DP2s.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P600 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon P600 will resolve more detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer P600 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.