Sigma DP1x vs Sony WX30
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Released February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony WX30
| DP1x | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sigma DP1x
| WX30 | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 17 months | |
| Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
| Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony WX30
| DP1x | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sigma DP1x vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
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.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Sigma DP1x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sigma | Sony |
| Model | Sigma DP1x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-02-20 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | True II | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $574 | $259 |