Sigma DP1x vs Sony S2100

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP1x versus Sony S2100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1x was released 2 months after the S2100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the DP1x scores vs the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1x enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1x versus Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1x versus the S2100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and S2100 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and S2100.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1x featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony S2100 will show more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.