Sigma DP1s vs Sony H400

Here is a complete analysis of the Sigma DP1s and Sony H400, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and H400 (20MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The DP1s was revealed 5 years earlier than the H400 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DP1s matches up versus the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1s has got outside measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1s and Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the DP1s versus the H400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and H400.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1s having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony H400 will render extra detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older DP1s will be behind with regard to sensor technology.