Sigma DP2x vs Sony W350

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W350 (14MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was revealed 14 months after the W350 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DP2x grades against the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x features 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 W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2x and the W350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and W350 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and W350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W350 will offer more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher DP2x should have a benefit in sensor technology.