Sigma DP1x vs Sony W610

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sigma DP1x versus Sony W610, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and W610 (14MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1x was released 22 months before the W610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP1x scores vs the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP1x provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the DP1x versus the W610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and W610 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and W610.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1x featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W610 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older DP1x will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.