Sigma DP1 vs Sony W690

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sigma DP1 vs Sony W690, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and W690 (16MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W690 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the DP1 matches up versus the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 has got outer 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 W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the DP1 against the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and W690 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and W690.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W690 will give you extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.