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Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX1

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX1 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
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1x
Sony WX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony WX1

 DP1s WX1 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sigma DP1s

 WX1 DP1s 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony WX1

 DP1s WX1 
IntroducedOctober 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX1 size comparison

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

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1s
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s Street photography factors
Sony WX1 Street photography factors
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (270 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1s Sports photography advice
Sony WX1 Sports photography advice
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s Travel photography features
Sony WX1 Travel photography features
64
lighter than competition (270g)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (149g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography features
Sony WX1 Landscape photography features
44
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
missing Timelapse function
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1s
Vlogging with Sony WX1
9
no video
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony WX1
 Sigma DP1sSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
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