Sigma DP1s vs Sony W320

On this page, we are looking at the Sigma DP1s and Sony W320, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and W320 (14MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1s was unveiled 3 months prior to the W320 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the DP1s scores against the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP1s and Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP1s and the W320.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and W320.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W320 will give you more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.