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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W810

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W810 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
  • New Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W810 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP2 versus Sony W810, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and W810 (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 was revealed 5 years prior to the W810 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DP2 matches up vs the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony W810

 DP2 W810 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sigma DP2

 W810 DP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2009More modern by 52 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony W810

 DP2 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 versus Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2 versus the W810.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and W810 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and W810.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W810 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
Portrait photography with Sony W810
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (5 megapixels)
38
resolution is good (20MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography factors
Sony W810 Street photography factors
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2
Sports photography with Sony W810
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2
Travel photography with Sony W810
67
lighter than competitors (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
67
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography information
Sony W810 Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
41
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony W810
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-09-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 111 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $649 $100