Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX1

The following is a thorough overview of the Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was introduced 2 months after the WX1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP2 grades vs the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 features physical 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) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2 vs the WX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and WX1 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and WX1.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX1 will show extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.