Sigma DP1 vs Sony S2100

The following is a complete assessment of the Sigma DP1 and Sony S2100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 was launched 19 months before the S2100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DP1 scores against the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 and Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1 vs the S2100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and S2100 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and S2100.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony S2100 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.