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Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX5

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Released September 2009
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony WX5
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony WX5

 DP2 WX5 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sigma DP2

 WX5 DP2 
RevealedJuly 2010September 2009Newer by 9 months
Screen size2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony WX5

 DP2 WX5 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and WX5 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography info
Sony WX5 Portrait photography info
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography info
Sony WX5 Street photography info
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging information
Sony WX5 Vlogging information
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony WX5
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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