Sigma DP1x vs Sony WX30

Here, we are looking at the Sigma DP1x versus Sony WX30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1x was unveiled 17 months before the WX30 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DP1x scores against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1x comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1x versus Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP1x versus the WX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and WX30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and WX30.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1x having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX30 will offer greater detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.