Nikon W300 vs Sigma DP2

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon W300 vs Sigma DP2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the W300 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The W300 was manufactured 7 years after the DP2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon W300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the W300 matches up versus the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 provides outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 vs Sigma DP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the W300 and the DP2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and DP2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The W300 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon W300 will give you extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent W300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.