Sigma DP1 vs Sony WX9

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sigma DP1 and Sony WX9, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 was manufactured 3 years before the WX9 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP1 matches up vs the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 has outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the DP1 vs the WX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and WX9 is 87 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and WX9.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX9 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.