Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX80

On this page, we are evaluating the Sigma DP2x and Sony WX80, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was manufactured 23 months before the WX80 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the DP2x matches up against the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x offers physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2x and Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2x compared to the WX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and WX80 is 86 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and WX80.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2x featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX80 will offer more detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.