Sigma DP1 vs Sony QX100

On this page, we are looking at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony QX100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 was manufactured 6 years before the QX100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DP1 grades vs the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony QX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the DP1 vs the QX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and QX100 is 87 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and QX100.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony QX100 will offer extra detail due to its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.