Sigma DP1 vs Sony W220

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP1 and Sony W220, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and W220 (12MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 was brought out 7 months prior to the W220 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP1 scores versus the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the DP1 compared to the W220.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and W220 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and W220.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W220 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.