Sigma DP1s vs Sony W730

On this page, we are reviewing the Sigma DP1s versus Sony W730, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and W730 (16MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The DP1s was introduced 4 years prior to the W730 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the DP1s grades against the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s has 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) and the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP1s versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1s against the W730.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and W730.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W730 will show more detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged DP1s will be behind in sensor technology.