Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX150

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX150, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The DP2x was launched 12 months earlier than the WX150 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DP2x matches up vs the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the DP2x and the WX150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and WX150 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and WX150.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2x due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX150 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.