Sigma DP1 vs Sony W730

Below, we are reviewing the Sigma DP1 vs Sony W730, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and W730 (16MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 was announced 5 years before the W730 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the DP1 grades vs the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP1 versus the W730.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and W730 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and W730.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W730 will give you extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.