Sigma DP1s vs Sigma Quattro H

In this article, we are reviewing the Sigma DP1s vs Sigma Quattro H, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1s was revealed 7 years earlier than the Quattro H which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DP1s grades vs the Quattro H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1s has got outer measurements 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 Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1s vs the Quattro H.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and Quattro H is 90 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and Quattro H.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1s using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro H will render more detail because of its extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1s will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.