Sigma DP1s vs Sony W230

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.