Sigma DP2s vs Sony W730

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma DP2s and Sony W730, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W730 (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was introduced 3 years before the W730 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DP2s scores versus the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2s and Sony W730 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2s vs the W730.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and W730 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and W730.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W730 will resolve more detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.