Sigma DP2 vs Sony W730

Here is a in-depth review of the Sigma DP2 vs Sony W730, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and W730 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 was released 4 years earlier than the W730 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the DP2 grades versus the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP2 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the DP2 compared to the W730.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and W730 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and W730.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W730 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.