Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX350

Below, we are evaluating the Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX350, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The DP2s was introduced 5 years earlier than the WX350 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DP2s scores against the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the DP2s against the WX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and WX350 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and WX350.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2s with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX350 will offer you greater detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.