Sigma DP1s vs Sony WX9

Lets examine more closely at the Sigma DP1s and Sony WX9, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The DP1s was unveiled 15 months before the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DP1s matches up versus the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s enjoys external measurements 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 WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP1s and Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the DP1s and the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and WX9.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1s using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX9 will resolve greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older DP1s is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.