Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX10

Here is a extensive assessment of the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was manufactured 15 months prior to the WX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DP2 grades versus the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 vs the WX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and WX10 is 86 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and WX10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX10 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.