Sigma DP1s vs Sony W370
90 Imaging
44 Features
30 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony W370 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
- Announced October 2009
- Succeeded the Sigma DP1
- Renewed by Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010

Sigma DP1s vs Sony W370 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony W370, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and W370 (14MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

The DP1s was unveiled 3 months earlier than the W370 so they are both 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 W370 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the DP1s matches up versus the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony W370 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony W370
DP1s | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sigma DP1s
W370 | DP1s | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony W370
DP1s | W370 | |||
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Released | October 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Sigma DP1s vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s features physical dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the DP1s versus the W370.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and W370.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP1s having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W370 will result in extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma DP1s vs Sony W370 Specifications
Sigma DP1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-10-02 | 2010-01-07 |
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 area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.6-5.6 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 270 gr (0.60 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $230 |