Sigma DP1 vs Sony W370

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.