Sigma DP2 vs Sony W510

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony W510, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and W510 (12MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 was announced 15 months prior to the W510 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP2 grades versus the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 enjoys 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) while the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2 and the W510.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and W510 is 86 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and W510.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W510 will offer you greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.