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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W560

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2s
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W560 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony W560, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and W560 (14MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 was brought out 15 months before the W560 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the DP2 scores against the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony W560

 DP2 W560 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sigma DP2

 W560 DP2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2009More modern by 15 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony W560

 DP2 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 features outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP2 vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2 against the W560.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and W560 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and W560.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W560 will render greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography information
Sony W560 Sports photography information
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
42
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2
Vlogging with Sony W560
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony W560
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-09-21 2011-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $649 $139