Sigma DP2x vs Sony S2100

Lets take a deeper look at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony S2100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was unveiled 14 months later than the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP2x grades vs the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x features outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2x and the S2100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and S2100 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2x with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony S2100 will show greater detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer DP2x provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.