Sigma DP1 vs Sony W650

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sigma DP1 vs Sony W650, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and W650 (16MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 was introduced 4 years before the W650 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DP1 matches up vs the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 has got physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 vs Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1 compared to the W650.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and W650 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and W650.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W650 will give extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older DP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.