Sigma DP2x vs Sony W530

On this page, we will be matching up the Sigma DP2x vs Sony W530, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W530 (14MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was released 2 months later than the W530 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP2x matches up versus the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2x vs Sony W530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2x compared to the W530.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and W530 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and W530.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2x because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W530 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.