Sigma DP1s vs Sony W290

In this article, we are analyzing the Sigma DP1s versus Sony W290, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and W290 (12MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The DP1s was unveiled 8 months after the W290 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the DP1s scores versus the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s has got external measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the DP1s versus the W290.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and W290.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1s having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W290 will result in more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern DP1s is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.