Olympus 1s vs Sigma DP2s

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 1s vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and DP2s (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The 1s was introduced 5 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1s grades against the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1s and the DP2s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and DP2s is 79 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and DP2s.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1s having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus 1s will give extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern 1s provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.