Sigma DP1s vs Sony A900

The following is a comprehensive review of the Sigma DP1s versus Sony A900, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A900 (25MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The DP1s was introduced 12 months after the A900 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP1s grades versus the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1s and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s has got physical measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP1s versus Sony A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1s against the A900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and A900 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and A900.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A900 will provide more detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern DP1s provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.