Sigma DP1s vs Sony W710

Here, we are evaluating the Sigma DP1s versus Sony W710, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and W710 (16MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The DP1s was manufactured 4 years prior to the W710 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DP1s grades against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1s versus Sony W710 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1s compared to the W710.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and W710.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W710 will render extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged DP1s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.