Sigma DP2x vs Sony W800

The following is a complete overview of the Sigma DP2x vs Sony W800, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W800 (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The DP2x was unveiled 4 years prior to the W800 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP2x matches up vs the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x has outside 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) while the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2x compared to the W800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and W800 is 86 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and W800.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W800 will give you extra detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged DP2x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.