Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX500

Below, we are evaluating the Sigma DP2s versus Sony WX500, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2s was revealed 6 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DP2s scores against the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s has external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the DP2s vs the WX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and WX500 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and WX500.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX500 will give extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.