Sigma DP1 vs Sony W330

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.

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.

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.

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.