Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX30

Here, we are evaluating the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 was introduced 22 months before the WX30 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the DP2 grades versus the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 provides outer 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2 versus the WX30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and WX30 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and WX30.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX30 will offer you more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.