Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX350

Below, we will be looking at the Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1s was brought out 5 years prior to the WX350 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the DP1s grades vs the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1s has outside 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 WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DP1s compared to the WX350.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and WX350.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX350 will offer greater detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.