Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX70
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced May 2008
- Later Model is Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma DP1 versus Sony WX70, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe DP1 was brought out 4 years prior to the WX70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DP1 grades vs the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony WX70
DP1 | WX70 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sigma DP1
WX70 | DP1 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | May 2008 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony WX70
DP1 | WX70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 has got external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Sigma DP1 versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP1 compared to the WX70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and WX70 is 87 and 97 respectively.
Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and WX70.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX70 will show extra detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older DP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sigma DP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2008-05-19 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 lb) | 114g (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $566 | $242 |