Sigma DP2x vs Sony W220

Let's look closer at the Sigma DP2x and Sony W220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W220 (12MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2x was announced 2 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the DP2x scores against the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x has 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 W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2x and Sony W220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2x and the W220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and W220 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and W220.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W220 will produce greater detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer DP2x is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.