Sigma DP1x vs Sony WX70

The following is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP1x and Sony WX70, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The DP1x was announced 23 months before the WX70 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DP1x grades against the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1x and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the DP1x and the WX70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and WX70 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and WX70.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX70 will offer more detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.