Sigma DP1s vs Sony T110

Here is a in depth comparison of the Sigma DP1s versus Sony T110, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and T110 (16MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and T110 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1s was manufactured 15 months prior to the T110 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DP1s matches up versus the T110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony T110 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s enjoys outer dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony T110 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP1s versus Sony T110 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the DP1s vs the T110.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and T110 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and T110.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP1s featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony T110 will show extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older DP1s will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.