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Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX10

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX10 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony WX10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1s was revealed 15 months earlier than the WX10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DP1s matches up against the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony WX10

 DP1s WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sigma DP1s

 WX10 DP1s 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011October 2009Newer by 15 months
Display dimension2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony WX10

 DP1s WX10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1s offers exterior measurements 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1s and the WX10.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and WX10.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX10 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (270g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1s Sports photography information
Sony WX10 Sports photography information
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s Travel photography highlights
Sony WX10 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than competition (270 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
44
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1s
Vlogging with Sony WX10
9
can't record video
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony WX10
 Sigma DP1sSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-10-02 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 grams (0.60 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $200