Sigma DP2 vs Sony W310

Here, we are analyzing the Sigma DP2 vs Sony W310, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and W310 (12MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was unveiled 3 months earlier than the W310 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DP2 grades versus the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2 and the W310.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and W310 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and W310.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W310 will render more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.