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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570 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
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP1s
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and W570 (16MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 was introduced 3 years earlier than the W570 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the DP1 grades vs the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony W570

 DP1 W570 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sigma DP1

 W570 DP1 
RevealedJanuary 2011May 2008Fresher by 32 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony W570

 DP1 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1 versus the W570.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and W570 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and W570.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W570 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older DP1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1
Street photography with Sony W570
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (270g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average in class (270g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W570 Landscape photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
29
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sony W570
 Sigma DP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2008-05-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 270g (0.60 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $566 $159