Sigma DP1 vs Sony W310

Following is a extended analysis of the Sigma DP1 versus Sony W310, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and W310 (12MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the W310 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the DP1 matches up against the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 features outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP1 against the W310.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and W310 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and W310.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W310 will give you greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.