Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX5

Here, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 was announced 9 months earlier than the WX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP2 grades against the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2 against the WX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and WX5 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and WX5.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX5 will show extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.