Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX220
86 Imaging
44 Features
31 Overall
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96 Imaging
43 Features
41 Overall
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released February 2011
- Old Model is Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched February 2014

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX220 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP2x and Sony WX220, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

The DP2x was launched 4 years prior to the WX220 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the DP2x matches up vs the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony WX220
DP2x | WX220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sigma DP2x
WX220 | DP2x | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 36 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony WX220
DP2x | WX220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x provides outer 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) whilst the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Sigma DP2x and Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2x against the WX220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and WX220 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and WX220.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX220 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | True II | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 41mm (1x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 280 grams (0.62 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $699 | $198 |