Sigma DP2x vs Sony S980

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony S980, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and S980 (12MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was brought out 2 years after the S980 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP2x scores against the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2x vs the S980.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and S980 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and S980.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2x due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony S980 will deliver greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern DP2x will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.