Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX30

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sigma DP1s versus Sony WX30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The DP1s was released 22 months prior to the WX30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP1s matches up against the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1s enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1s versus Sony WX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the DP1s compared to the WX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and WX30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX30 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.