Sigma DP2s vs Sony QX1

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Sigma DP2s and Sony QX1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and QX1 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2s was revealed 5 years earlier than the QX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the DP2s scores against the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s offers outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2s versus the QX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and QX1 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and QX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony QX1 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older DP2s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.