Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX80

Below, we are matching up the Sigma DP2s and Sony WX80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The DP2s was announced 3 years before the WX80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DP2s grades versus the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s has got 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 WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2s compared to the WX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and WX80 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2s having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX80 will give you greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.