Sigma DP1 vs Sony W330
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sigma DP1 vs Sony W330 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony W330
DP1 | W330 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sigma DP1
W330 | DP1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | May 2008 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony W330
DP1 | W330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Sigma DP1 and Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and W330 is 87 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Sigma DP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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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 |