Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570

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.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

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).

See the Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.