Sigma DP1 vs Sony W710
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Announced May 2008
- Replacement is Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W710 Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Sigma DP1 versus Sony W710, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and W710 (16MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

The DP1 was brought out 5 years before the W710 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the DP1 grades against the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony W710
DP1 | W710 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sigma DP1
W710 | DP1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2008 | More modern by 56 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony W710
DP1 | W710 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sigma DP1 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 provides 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP1 against the W710.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and W710 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and W710.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W710 will offer greater detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sigma DP1 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Sigma DP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2008-05-19 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 lb) | 114g (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $566 | $90 |