Sigma DP2 vs Sony W690

In this article, we are contrasting the Sigma DP2 vs Sony W690, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and W690 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was manufactured 3 years before the W690 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the DP2 grades vs the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2 vs the W690.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and W690 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and W690.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W690 will result in greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older DP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.