Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX300

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was manufactured 24 months before the WX300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DP2x matches up against the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x enjoys 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) and the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2x and the WX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and WX300 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and WX300.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX300 will offer more detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.