Sigma DP2 vs Sony W710

In this article, we are comparing the Sigma DP2 and Sony W710, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and W710 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 was revealed 4 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DP2 scores versus the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 has physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 and Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 versus the W710.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and W710 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and W710.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W710 will show more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older DP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.