Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD9

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Sigma DP1s vs Sigma SD9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1s was brought out 6 years after the SD9 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DP1s grades versus the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1s has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1s compared to the SD9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and SD9 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and SD9.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sigma DP1s to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern DP1s is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.