Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 was manufactured 14 months prior to the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP1 scores against the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the DP1 vs the WX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and WX1 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and WX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX1 will produce extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.