Sigma DP2 vs Sony W800

Following is a extended analysis of the Sigma DP2 and Sony W800, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and W800 (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 was introduced 5 years prior to the W800 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DP2 grades against the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 features 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 W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 and Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 vs the W800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and W800 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and W800.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W800 will provide greater detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.