Sigma DP2x vs Sony W330

Lets examine more closely at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony W330, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W330 (14MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was manufactured 14 months later than the W330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the DP2x grades versus the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x offers physical 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 W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2x compared to the W330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and W330 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and W330.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2x because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W330 will give extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher DP2x provides an edge in sensor technology.