Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX1
90 Imaging
44 Features
30 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Introduced October 2009
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP1
- Replacement is Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX1 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony WX1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

The DP1s was unveiled 2 months later than the WX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the DP1s grades vs the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony WX1
DP1s | WX1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sigma DP1s
WX1 | DP1s | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony WX1
DP1s | WX1 | |||
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Introduced | October 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1s enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1s and the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and WX1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1s using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX1 will render extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Sigma DP1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-10-02 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $149 |