Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX80

Let's look much closer at the Sigma DP1s and Sony WX80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The DP1s was announced 4 years prior to the WX80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DP1s scores versus the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1s features outer dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1s and Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the DP1s vs the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and WX80.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1s using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX80 will produce greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1s will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.