Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX5
86 Imaging
44 Features
28 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2009
- Newer Model is Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe DP2 was announced 9 months earlier than the WX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP2 grades against the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony WX5
DP2 | WX5 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sigma DP2
WX5 | DP2 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | September 2009 | Newer by 9 months | |
Screen size | 2.8" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony WX5
DP2 | WX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2 against the WX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and WX5 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and WX5.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX5 will show extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sigma DP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-09-21 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
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 surface area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 41mm (1x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.8 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $649 | $250 |