Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX300

Here is a extended comparison of the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 was introduced 4 years before the WX300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DP2 scores versus the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 has got external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2 and the WX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and WX300 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX300 will resolve extra detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.