Sigma DP2 vs Sony W320

Let's look closer at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony W320, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and W320 (14MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 was brought out 3 months prior to the W320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DP2 matches up vs the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 has got outer dimensions 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 W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 versus the W320.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and W320 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and W320.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W320 will offer you greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.