Sigma DP1 vs Sony QX10

Lets look much closer at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony QX10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 was revealed 6 years prior to the QX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DP1 grades against the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 versus Sony QX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the DP1 and the QX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and QX10 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and QX10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX10 will show extra detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.