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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W620

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1s
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W620 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma DP1 versus Sony W620, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and W620 (14MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the W620 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the DP1 scores versus the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony W620

 DP1 W620 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sigma DP1

 W620 DP1 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2008More modern by 44 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony W620

 DP1 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 has external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1 against the W620.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and W620 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and W620.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W620 will produce extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
Portrait photography with Sony W620
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1
Travel photography with Sony W620
63
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than others in class (116g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography advice
Sony W620 Landscape photography advice
44
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1
Vlogging with Sony W620
9
lack of video recording
30
really wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sony W620
 Sigma DP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2008-05-19 2012-01-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
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 270 grams (0.60 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $566 $102