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Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX9

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2s
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP2 and Sony WX9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 was introduced 15 months earlier than the WX9 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DP2 matches up versus the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony WX9

 DP2 WX9 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sigma DP2

 WX9 DP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2009Newer by 15 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony WX9

 DP2 WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 has outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 compared to the WX9.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and WX9 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and WX9.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX9 will offer greater detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography info
Sony WX9 Street photography info
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (280 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
Sony WX9 Sports photography details
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography info
Sony WX9 Travel photography info
67
lighter than average (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography info
Sony WX9 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging features
Sony WX9 Vlogging features
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony WX9
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-09-21 2011-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 lbs) -
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $649 $188