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Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX350

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX350, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The DP2 was introduced 5 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DP2 scores vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony WX350

 DP2 WX350 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sigma DP2

 WX350 DP2 
IntroducedFebruary 2014September 2009More modern by 53 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony WX350

 DP2 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 comes with physical dimensions 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 WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2 and the WX350.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and WX350 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and WX350.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX350 will render extra detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
37
MP count decent (18MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2
Street photography with Sony WX350
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2
Travel photography with Sony WX350
67
lighter than average (280 grams)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
72
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than others (164 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony WX350
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-09-21 2014-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
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 5 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 470 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $649 $270