Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX70

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.