Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX9

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Sigma DP2 and Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.