Sigma DP2x vs Sony W730

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W730, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W730 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was brought out 23 months before the W730 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DP2x scores versus the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x has external measurements 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 W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W730 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the DP2x against the W730.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and W730 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and W730.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W730 will offer extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.