Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX80

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 was introduced 5 years before the WX80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP1 matches up vs the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1 vs the WX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and WX80 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and WX80.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX80 will give you more detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.