Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX500

Here is a complete analysis of the Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX500, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The DP1 was revealed 8 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DP1 matches up vs the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 has external 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 WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the DP1 and the WX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and WX500 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and WX500.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX500 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older DP1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.