Sigma DP1s vs Sony A100

In this article, we are matching up the Sigma DP1s and Sony A100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A100 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP1s was brought out 3 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the DP1s matches up versus the A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1s and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s features exterior measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the DP1s vs the A100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and A100 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and A100.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A100 to provide extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent DP1s is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.