Sigma DP1x vs Sony W310

Here, we are analyzing the Sigma DP1x versus Sony W310, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and W310 (12MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1x was introduced 2 months later than the W310 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the DP1x grades against the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1x features outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1x versus Sony W310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the DP1x and the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and W310 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and W310.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1x with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W310 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.