Sigma DP2s vs Sony W330

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2s and Sony W330, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W330 (14MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The DP2s was announced 2 months after the W330 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DP2s grades vs the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s has outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP2s and Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2s compared to the W330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and W330 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and W330.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W330 will offer more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.