Sigma DP1s vs Sony W610

The following is a detailed review of the Sigma DP1s versus Sony W610, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and W610 (14MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The DP1s was unveiled 3 years earlier than the W610 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the DP1s grades against the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1s features outside 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) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the DP1s vs the W610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and W610.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W610 will provide more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP1s will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.