Sigma DP1x vs Sony QX1

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma DP1x and Sony QX1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and QX1 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1x was revealed 5 years prior to the QX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DP1x scores versus the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x features outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP1x and Sony QX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the DP1x versus the QX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and QX1 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and QX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony QX1 to give you more detail because of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.