Sigma DP1x vs Sony W570

Below, we are reviewing the Sigma DP1x and Sony W570, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and W570 (16MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1x was manufactured 10 months before the W570 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP1x scores against the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x features physical 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 W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP1x and Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP1x and the W570.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and W570 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and W570.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W570 will give more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1x is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.