Sigma DP1s vs Sony QX30

Following is a complete analysis of the Sigma DP1s vs Sony QX30, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The DP1s was launched 5 years earlier than the QX30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DP1s scores vs the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s has got external dimensions 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 QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1s vs Sony QX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the DP1s compared to the QX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and QX30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1s because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony QX30 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.