Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony W570
DP1 | W570 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sigma DP1
W570 | DP1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | May 2008 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony W570
DP1 | W570 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
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.
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.
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Sigma DP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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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 |