Sigma DP1s vs Sony W510

The following is a complete comparison of the Sigma DP1s versus Sony W510, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and W510 (12MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1s was launched 15 months earlier than the W510 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the DP1s matches up versus the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s provides outer 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 W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the DP1s vs the W510.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and W510 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and W510.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W510 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.