Sigma DP1x vs Sony W730

Below is a thorough assessment of the Sigma DP1x versus Sony W730, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and W730 (16MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1x was brought out 3 years before the W730 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DP1x grades versus the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x has outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1x and the W730.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and W730 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and W730.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1x featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W730 will render more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older DP1x will be behind with regard to sensor tech.