Sigma DP2s vs Sony H200

On this page, we are analyzing the Sigma DP2s versus Sony H200, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and H200 (20MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2s was introduced 3 years before the H200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP2s scores versus the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s features outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2s versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2s versus the H200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and H200 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and H200.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2s using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony H200 will render greater detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older DP2s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.