Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX220

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.