Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX220

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony WX220, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2s was unveiled 5 years before the WX220 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the DP2s scores vs the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s features exterior 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) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2s versus Sony WX220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2s compared to the WX220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and WX220 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and WX220.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX220 will show greater detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.