Sigma DP1s vs Sigma Quattro

Here is a extensive overview of the Sigma DP1s vs Sigma Quattro, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and Quattro (29MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP1s was brought out 7 years prior to the Quattro and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the DP1s scores against the Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s & Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1s vs Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1s versus the Quattro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and Quattro.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sigma Quattro to resolve extra detail having its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older DP1s is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.