Sigma DP1x vs Sony W510

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sigma DP1x and Sony W510, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and W510 (12MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1x was revealed 10 months before the W510 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP1x scores vs the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1x has outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1x and Sony W510 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1x against the W510.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and W510 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and W510.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1x with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W510 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be behind in sensor technology.