Sigma DP2s vs Sony QX100

Here is a extended comparison of the Sigma DP2s versus Sony QX100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and QX100 (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2s was manufactured 4 years earlier than the QX100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the DP2s scores versus the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s provides external dimensions 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 QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP2s versus Sony QX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2s compared to the QX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and QX100 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and QX100.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2s because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony QX100 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.