Sigma DP1x vs Sony W650
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Sigma DP1x vs Sony W650 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Sigma DP1x and Sony W650, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and W650 (16MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe DP1x was manufactured 22 months before the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the DP1x scores against the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony W650 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony W650
DP1x | W650 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sigma DP1x
W650 | DP1x | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2010 | Newer by 22 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony W650
DP1x | W650 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Sigma DP1x vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1x offers outer 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 W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Sigma DP1x and Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1x and the W650.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and W650 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and W650.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W650 will render greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1x will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony W650 Specifications
Sigma DP1x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP1x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-20 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | True II | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 320x240 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 124g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $574 | $140 |