Sigma DP1x vs Sony W810

The following is a detailed review of the Sigma DP1x vs Sony W810, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and W810 (20MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The DP1x was announced 4 years earlier than the W810 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the DP1x matches up against the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x features outside 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) whilst the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1x vs Sony W810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the DP1x versus the W810.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and W810 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and W810.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W810 will deliver extra detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.