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Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX10

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Updated by Sigma DP2s
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was manufactured 15 months prior to the WX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DP2 grades versus the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony WX10

 DP2 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sigma DP2

 WX10 DP2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2009Fresher by 15 months
Display dimensions2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony WX10

 DP2 WX10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 vs the WX10.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and WX10 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and WX10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX10 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography details
Sony WX10 Street photography details
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography factors
Sony WX10 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging features
Sony WX10 Vlogging features
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony WX10
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-09-21 2011-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 gr (0.62 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $649 $200