Sigma DP1 vs Sony QX30

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP1 vs Sony QX30, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 was released 7 years prior to the QX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP1 scores versus the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the DP1 versus the QX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and QX30 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and QX30.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony QX30 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be behind in sensor tech.