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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W570

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W570 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
  • Released September 2009
  • Successor is Sigma DP2s
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W570 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma DP2 and Sony W570, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and W570 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 was launched 15 months earlier than the W570 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the DP2 matches up versus the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony W570

 DP2 W570 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sigma DP2

 W570 DP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2009More modern by 15 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony W570

 DP2 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 has exterior 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 W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the DP2 versus the W570.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and W570 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and W570.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W570 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography details
Sony W570 Portrait photography details
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution (5MP)
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography factors
Sony W570 Street photography factors
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2
Travel photography with Sony W570
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
Landscape photography with Sony W570
48
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of mic port
29
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony W570
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-09-21 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.70 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $649 $159