Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX70

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX70, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 was revealed 3 years before the WX70 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the DP2 scores versus the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the DP2 against the WX70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and WX70 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and WX70.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX70 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.