Sigma DP1x vs Sony WX500

Its time to look more in depth at the Sigma DP1x and Sony WX500, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1x was unveiled 6 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DP1x scores versus the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account 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") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the DP1x against the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and WX500 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and WX500.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1x with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX500 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older DP1x will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.