Sigma DP2s vs Sony W320

Below, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2s versus Sony W320, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W320 (14MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The DP2s was unveiled 2 months after the W320 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DP2s grades vs the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s features 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 W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2s versus Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2s against the W320.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and W320 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and W320.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W320 will show extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.