Sigma DP2 vs Sony W220

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Sigma DP2 and Sony W220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and W220 (12MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The DP2 was revealed 9 months later than the W220 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the DP2 matches up vs the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 provides outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2 and Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 versus the W220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and W220 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and W220.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W220 will give greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent DP2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.