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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W350

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W350 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
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W350 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP2 and Sony W350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and W350 (14MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was announced 3 months earlier than the W350 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the DP2 matches up vs the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony W350

 DP2 W350 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sigma DP2

 W350 DP2 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony W350

 DP2 W350 
IntroducedSeptember 2009January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 offers outer measurements 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 W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the DP2 vs the W350.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and W350 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and W350.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W350 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography factors
Sony W350 Portrait photography factors
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography highlights
Sony W350 Street photography highlights
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (280g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography features
Sony W350 Travel photography features
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
Landscape photography with Sony W350
48
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
37
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony W350
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-09-21 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $649 $200