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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W320

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Successor is Sigma DP2s
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W320 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony W320, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and W320 (14MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 was brought out 3 months prior to the W320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DP2 matches up vs the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony W320

 DP2 W320 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sigma DP2

 W320 DP2 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony W320

 DP2 W320 
RevealedSeptember 2009January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP2 versus Sony W320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 versus the W320.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and W320 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and W320.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W320 will offer you greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography information
Sony W320 Portrait photography information
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (280g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others (280g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
66
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
Landscape photography with Sony W320
48
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2
Vlogging with Sony W320
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing microphone socket
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony W320
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-09-21 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 4.80 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $649 $269