Sigma DP2s vs Sony W220

Lets examine more in depth at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony W220, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W220 (12MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The DP2s was manufactured 14 months after the W220 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP2s matches up vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s features outer 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 W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2s and the W220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and W220 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and W220.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W220 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer DP2s provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.