Sigma DP2x vs Sony W830

In this article, we are comparing the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W830, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W830 (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was brought out 3 years earlier than the W830 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DP2x matches up vs the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x has got exterior 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) and the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2x versus the W830.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and W830 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and W830.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W830 will produce more detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.