Sigma DP2s vs YI M1

Here is a extensive review of the Sigma DP2s vs YI M1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and YI. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and M1 (20MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2s was released 7 years earlier than the M1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the DP2s scores against the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s and YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s has exterior 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) while the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2s vs YI M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2s and the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and M1.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2s because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the YI M1 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.