Sigma DP1 vs Sony W530

Let's look much closer at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony W530, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and W530 (14MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W530 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP1 scores against the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the DP1 and the W530.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and W530 is 87 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and W530.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W530 will render extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.