Sigma DP1x vs Sony S980

Below, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP1x versus Sony S980, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and S980 (12MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1x was brought out 13 months after the S980 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP1x matches up vs the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1x has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1x versus Sony S980 in the latest Camera and 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 time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the DP1x compared to the S980.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and S980 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and S980.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1x because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony S980 will render more detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher DP1x should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.