Sigma DP2s vs Sony W230

On this page, we are evaluating the Sigma DP2s versus Sony W230, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W230 (12MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2s was released 13 months after the W230 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DP2s matches up versus the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s offers 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) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2s versus Sony W230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2s compared to the W230.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and W230 is 86 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and W230.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W230 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent DP2s will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.