Sigma DP2 vs Sony W380

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2 versus Sony W380, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and W380 (14MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was introduced 3 months earlier than the W380 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP2 grades vs the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 offers outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2 versus Sony W380 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2 against the W380.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and W380 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and W380.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W380 will resolve more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.