Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX1

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.

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.

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.

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.