Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX9

Below, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The DP2s was manufactured 10 months earlier than the WX9 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DP2s scores against the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2s has outside measurements 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 WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2s compared to the WX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and WX9 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and WX9.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX9 will render more detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be behind with regard to sensor tech.