Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX300

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX300, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The DP1s was brought out 4 years prior to the WX300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DP1s scores versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1s vs the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1s because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX300 will produce greater detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older DP1s will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.