Sigma DP1x vs Sony W530

Its time to examine more closely at the Sigma DP1x versus Sony W530, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and W530 (14MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1x was released 10 months earlier than the W530 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the DP1x matches up against the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x features physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP1x versus Sony W530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the DP1x versus the W530.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and W530 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and W530.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1x featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W530 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.