Sigma DP2x vs Sony S930

The following is a in depth review of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony S930, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and S930 (10MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was revealed 2 years after the S930 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DP2x matches up against the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2x vs the S930.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and S930 is 86 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and S930.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony S930 will render more detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern DP2x will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.