Olympus XZ-10 vs Sigma DP2x

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 and Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The XZ-10 was launched 2 years after the DP2x which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the XZ-10 grades versus the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-10 and Sigma DP2x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-10 and the DP2x.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and DP2x is 91 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and DP2x.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XZ-10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus XZ-10 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.