Sigma DP1s vs Sony W230
90 Imaging
44 Features
30 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Launched October 2009
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP1
- Newer Model is Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009

Sigma DP1s vs Sony W230 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony W230, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and W230 (12MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

The DP1s was released 8 months after the W230 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the DP1s matches up vs the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony W230 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony W230
DP1s | W230 | |||
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Announced | October 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sigma DP1s
W230 | DP1s | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony W230
DP1s | W230 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Sigma DP1s vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Sigma DP1s versus Sony W230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1s and the W230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and W230.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W230 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger DP1s should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Sigma DP1s vs Sony W230 Specifications
Sigma DP1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-10-02 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 pounds) | 156g (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $180 |