Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX30

Below is a thorough overview of the Sigma DP2x and Sony WX30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The DP2x was unveiled 5 months before the WX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DP2x matches up versus the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x has 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2x versus the WX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and WX30 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and WX30.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX30 will result in greater detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.