Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX150

Below, we are reviewing the Sigma DP2s and Sony WX150, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The DP2s was unveiled 24 months before the WX150 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DP2s matches up against the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2s provides outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2s and Sony WX150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2s compared to the WX150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and WX150 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and WX150.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2s having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX150 will provide greater detail having an extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2s will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.