Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX50

Its time to take a closer look at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX50, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The DP2x was brought out 11 months earlier than the WX50 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the DP2x scores against the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x comes with exterior measurements 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 WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2x vs the WX50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and WX50 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and WX50.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX50 will produce extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.