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Sigma DP1x vs Sony W370

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sigma DP1x vs Sony W370 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sigma DP1x versus Sony W370, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and W370 (14MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The DP1x was released 2 months after the W370 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the DP1x grades against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony W370

 DP1x W370 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sigma DP1x

 W370 DP1x 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony W370

 DP1x W370 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sigma DP1x vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1x enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1x versus Sony W370 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the DP1x compared to the W370.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and W370 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and W370.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W370 will show more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
Portrait photography with Sony W370
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x Street photography advice
Sony W370 Street photography advice
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
Sports photography with Sony W370
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography advice
Sony W370 Travel photography advice
57
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony W370
 Sigma DP1xSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-20 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0 f/3.6-5.6
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $574 $230