Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX500

The following is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony WX500, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was released 5 years earlier than the WX500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the DP2x scores against the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2x versus the WX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and WX500 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and WX500.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX500 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.