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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W350

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2x
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W350 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Sigma DP2s and Sony W350, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W350 (14MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was launched 2 months later than the W350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the DP2s scores vs the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony W350

 DP2s W350 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sigma DP2s

 W350 DP2s 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony W350

 DP2s W350 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2s provides physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2s and Sony W350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the DP2s vs the W350.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and W350 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and W350.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2s due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W350 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
Sony W350 Street photography highlights
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (280g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s Travel photography factors
Sony W350 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
66
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging features
Sony W350 Vlogging features
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing microphone support
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony W350
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-20 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280g (0.62 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $940 $200