Sigma DP1x vs Sony WX10

On this page, we are analyzing the Sigma DP1x vs Sony WX10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1x was launched 10 months earlier than the WX10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DP1x matches up versus the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP1x features external 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) while the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1x vs Sony WX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1x versus the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and WX10 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1x because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX10 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.