Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX50

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony WX50, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1s was introduced 3 years earlier than the WX50 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP1s grades versus the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1s offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony WX50 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).

Examine the Sigma DP1s versus Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the DP1s vs the WX50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and WX50.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1s using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX50 will offer extra detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.