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Sigma DP1x vs Sony W290

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Sigma DP1x vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony W290 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sigma DP1x vs Sony W290, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and W290 (12MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The DP1x was released 13 months later than the W290 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DP1x matches up against the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony W290

 DP1x W290 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sigma DP1x

 W290 DP1x 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony W290

 DP1x W290 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sigma DP1x vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1x offers external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the DP1x against the W290.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and W290 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and W290.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP1x featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W290 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent DP1x provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography features
Sony W290 Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x Street photography information
Sony W290 Street photography information
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x Sports photography highlights
Sony W290 Sports photography highlights
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography information
Sony W290 Travel photography information
57
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography info
Sony W290 Landscape photography info
41
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
missing Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging details
Sony W290 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
missing microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony W290
 Sigma DP1xSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-20 2009-02-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $574 $230