Sigma DP1s vs Sony H90

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sigma DP1s and Sony H90, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and H90 (16MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1s was brought out 3 years prior to the H90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP1s grades against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1s has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the DP1s vs the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and H90.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1s due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony H90 will produce greater detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1s will be behind with regard to sensor tech.