Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX300

The following is a extended review of the Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The DP2s was introduced 4 years prior to the WX300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DP2s grades vs the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s provides outside 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) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2s and the WX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and WX300 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and WX300.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX300 will show more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.