Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX50

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP2s and Sony WX50, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The DP2s was introduced 23 months prior to the WX50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the DP2s matches up vs the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s has outer 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) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2s and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2s against the WX50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and WX50 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and WX50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2s having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX50 will render greater detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older DP2s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.