Sigma DP1s vs Sony QX10

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma DP1s and Sony QX10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The DP1s was unveiled 4 years prior to the QX10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP1s matches up against the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP1s and Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the DP1s against the QX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and QX10.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1s having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony QX10 will give more detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.