Sigma DP2x vs Sony W290

Lets look closer at the Sigma DP2x and Sony W290, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W290 (12MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was released 2 years later than the W290 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the DP2x grades vs the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x has physical 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 W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2x and Sony W290 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2x against the W290.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and W290 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and W290.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2x because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W290 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent DP2x is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.