Sigma DP1x vs Sony WX50

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP1x versus Sony WX50, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The DP1x was brought out 23 months prior to the WX50 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DP1x matches up versus the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1x versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1x and the WX50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and WX50 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and WX50.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX50 will give you greater detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.