Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX220

Below, we are reviewing the Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX220, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 was unveiled 5 years before the WX220 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP2 grades versus the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2 compared to the WX220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and WX220 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and WX220.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony WX220 will resolve greater detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.