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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W620

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W620 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
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Successor is Sigma DP2s
Sony W620
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony W620

 DP2 W620 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sigma DP2

 W620 DP2 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2009Fresher by 28 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony W620

 DP2 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and W620 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
32
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2
Travel photography with Sony W620
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography info
Sony W620 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
33
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony W620
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
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