Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX80

Below is a comprehensive review of the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX80, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 was launched 4 years prior to the WX80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DP2 grades versus the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 vs the WX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and WX80 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and WX80.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX80 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older DP2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.