Sigma DP1x vs Sony W620

Its time to look closer at the Sigma DP1x and Sony W620, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and W620 (14MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The DP1x was introduced 22 months prior to the W620 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DP1x matches up versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP1x comes with external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1x and Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1x vs the W620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and W620 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and W620.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP1x using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W620 will offer you extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.