Sigma DP2s vs Sony H90

Following is a comprehensive review of the Sigma DP2s versus Sony H90, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and H90 (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The DP2s was revealed 24 months prior to the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP2s scores versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s has outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2s versus Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2s and the H90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and H90 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and H90.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2s with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony H90 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.