Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX350

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sigma DP1 and Sony WX350, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The DP1 was introduced 6 years prior to the WX350 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP1 matches up versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP1 and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the DP1 vs the WX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and WX350 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX350 will offer more detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.