Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX1

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2s was manufactured 7 months after the WX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the DP2s matches up against the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s features physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the DP2s compared to the WX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and WX1 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and WX1.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX1 will give extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher DP2s should have a benefit in sensor tech.