Sigma DP1x vs Sony WX1

Below, we are reviewing the Sigma DP1x and Sony WX1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1x was introduced 7 months after the WX1 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DP1x matches up vs the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x comes with 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) whilst the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the DP1x and the WX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and WX1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and WX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX1 will provide you with more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher DP1x will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.