Sigma DP1s vs Sony A200

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP1s vs Sony A200, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A200 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP1s was announced 15 months later than the A200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DP1s grades versus the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s features external measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the DP1s vs the A200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and A200 is 90 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and A200.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A200 to resolve more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern DP1s will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.