Sigma DP1s vs Sony S930

Below is a extended comparison of the Sigma DP1s vs Sony S930, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and S930 (10MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1s was launched 9 months later than the S930 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP1s grades vs the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s comes with 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 S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1s vs Sony S930 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the DP1s and the S930.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and S930.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP1s featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony S930 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern DP1s will have an advantage in sensor innovation.