Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX220

Here, we are analyzing the Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The DP1s was released 5 years earlier than the WX220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP1s matches up against the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1s has got external measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP1s compared to the WX220.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and WX220.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1s because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX220 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older DP1s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.