Sigma SD1 vs Sony WX1

Here, we are analyzing the Sigma SD1 versus Sony WX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the SD1 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD1 was introduced 14 months after the WX1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD1 grades against the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 has outer measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1 compared to the WX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and WX1 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma SD1 will show more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SD1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.