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Sigma DP1s vs Sony W510

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sigma DP1s vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1
  • Successor is Sigma DP1x
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP1s vs Sony W510 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony W510

 DP1s W510 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sigma DP1s

 W510 DP1s 
IntroducedJanuary 2011October 2009Newer by 15 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony W510

 DP1s W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sigma DP1s vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Sigma DP1s versus Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony W510 size comparison

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

Sigma DP1s vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography advice
Sony W510 Portrait photography advice
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s Street photography information
Sony W510 Street photography information
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (270g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
64
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
Landscape photography with Sony W510
44
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
lack of Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s Vlogging details
Sony W510 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony W510
 Sigma DP1sSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-10-02 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $99