Sigma DP2s vs Sony W310

The following is a extended comparison of the Sigma DP2s and Sony W310, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W310 (12MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2s was brought out 2 months after the W310 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the DP2s scores against the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s provides external 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) and the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2s and Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2s and the W310.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and W310 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and W310.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W310 will resolve extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.