Sigma DP2 vs Sony W620
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2009
- Successor is Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012
Sigma DP2 vs Sony W620 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Sigma DP2 and Sony W620, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and W620 (14MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe DP2 was unveiled 3 years prior to the W620 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the DP2 grades vs the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sigma DP2 vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony W620
DP2 | W620 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sigma DP2
W620 | DP2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | September 2009 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony W620
DP2 | W620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Sigma DP2 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 features 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) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Sigma DP2 and Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2 and the W620.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and W620 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Sigma DP2 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and W620.
All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W620 will deliver greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sigma DP2 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sigma DP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-09-21 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 41mm (1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) |
Highest video resolution | 320x240 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 grams (0.62 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 220 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $649 | $102 |