Sigma DP1x vs Sony QX30

Here, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP1x vs Sony QX30, 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 image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1x was revealed 5 years before the QX30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DP1x scores versus the QX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1x comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the DP1x compared to the QX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and QX30 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and QX30.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1x with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony QX30 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.