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Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX70

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma DP2 versus Sony WX70, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 was revealed 3 years before the WX70 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the DP2 scores versus the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony WX70

 DP2 WX70 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sigma DP2

 WX70 DP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2012September 2009More modern by 28 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony WX70

 DP2 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the DP2 against the WX70.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and WX70 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and WX70.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX70 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (280 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography factors
Sony WX70 Sports photography factors
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2
Travel photography with Sony WX70
67
lighter than average (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography details
Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
missing mic socket
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony WX70
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-09-21 2012-01-30
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 5.30 m
Flash settings 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)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $649 $242