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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W320

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • New Model is Sigma DP1s
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Sigma DP1 vs Sony W320, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and W320 (14MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 was revealed 19 months earlier than the W320 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP1 matches up versus the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony W320

 DP1 W320 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sigma DP1

 W320 DP1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2008More modern by 19 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony W320

 DP1 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the DP1 vs the W320.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and W320 is 87 and 97 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and W320.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W320 will show more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Portrait photography details
Sony W320 Portrait photography details
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1
Street photography with Sony W320
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (270 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Travel photography information
Sony W320 Travel photography information
63
lighter than others (270g)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W320 Landscape photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
26
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sony W320
 Sigma DP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2008-05-19 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $566 $269