Sigma DP1x vs Sony W690

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Sigma DP1x and Sony W690, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and W690 (16MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1x was launched 24 months earlier than the W690 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DP1x scores versus the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x has external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1x vs the W690.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and W690 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and W690.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP1x due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W690 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older DP1x will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.