Sigma DP2 vs Sony W290

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony W290, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and W290 (12MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 was brought out 8 months later than the W290 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the DP2 matches up versus the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the DP2 vs the W290.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and W290 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and W290.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony W290 will produce greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent DP2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.