Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX1

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony WX1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2x was launched 19 months later than the WX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the DP2x matches up vs the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x provides exterior 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 WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2x compared to the WX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and WX1 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and WX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX1 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent DP2x will have an advantage in sensor technology.