Sigma DP1 vs Sony W800

Here is a extended overview of the Sigma DP1 versus Sony W800, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and W800 (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 was launched 6 years prior to the W800 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DP1 grades versus the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 has got physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the DP1 versus the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and W800 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and W800.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W800 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.