Sigma DP1x vs Sony W560

The following is a extensive comparison of the Sigma DP1x vs Sony W560, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and W560 (14MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The DP1x was released 10 months earlier than the W560 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DP1x scores vs the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1x compared to the W560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and W560 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and W560.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W560 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged DP1x will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.