Sigma DP1s vs Sony QX100

Here, we will be matching up the Sigma DP1s versus Sony QX100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and QX100 (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The DP1s was announced 4 years prior to the QX100 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DP1s grades vs the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the DP1s versus the QX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and QX100 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and QX100.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1s with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX100 will deliver extra detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.