Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX30

Lets take a closer look at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony WX30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 was launched 4 years earlier than the WX30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the DP1 scores against the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 has outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 versus Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1 and the WX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and WX30 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and WX30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX30 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.