Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX50

Let's look more closely at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX50, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 was released 3 years before the WX50 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DP2 scores versus the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 versus the WX50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and WX50 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX50 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.