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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W370

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2008
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1s
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sigma DP1 versus Sony W370, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and W370 (14MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 was revealed 19 months before the W370 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the DP1 scores against the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony W370

 DP1 W370 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sigma DP1

 W370 DP1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2008Fresher by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony W370

 DP1 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony W370 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP1 against the W370.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and W370 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and W370.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W370 will offer more detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older DP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Portrait photography features
Sony W370 Portrait photography features
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography factors
Sony W370 Landscape photography factors
44
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sony W370
 Sigma DP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2008-05-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
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 surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $566 $230