Sigma DP1x vs Sony W800

Below, we will be looking at the Sigma DP1x versus Sony W800, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and W800 (20MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1x was unveiled 5 years earlier than the W800 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP1x matches up versus the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1x features external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the DP1x compared to the W800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and W800 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and W800.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W800 will provide more detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged DP1x will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.