Sigma DP1x vs Sony QX10

Here is a in-depth overview of the Sigma DP1x and Sony QX10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1x was released 4 years before the QX10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the DP1x matches up against the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1x has physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP1x and Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP1x versus the QX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and QX10 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and QX10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1x featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony QX10 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.