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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W330

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W330 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
  • Revealed May 2008
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1s
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W330 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sigma DP1 and Sony W330, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and W330 (14MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The DP1 was introduced 19 months before the W330 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the DP1 matches up against the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony W330

 DP1 W330 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sigma DP1

 W330 DP1 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2008More modern by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony W330

 DP1 W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 features external measurements 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 W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the DP1 against the W330.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and W330 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and W330.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W330 will deliver more detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Portrait photography advice
Sony W330 Portrait photography advice
55
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Street photography highlights
Sony W330 Street photography highlights
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1
Sports photography with Sony W330
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Travel photography features
Sony W330 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography features
Sony W330 Landscape photography features
44
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Vlogging highlights
Sony W330 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sony W330
 Sigma DP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-05-19 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $566 $170