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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W380

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W380 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2x
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W380 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Sigma DP2s vs Sony W380, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W380 (14MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was released 2 months after the W380 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP2s grades vs the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony W380

 DP2s W380 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sigma DP2s

 W380 DP2s 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony W380

 DP2s W380 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s provides outside measurements 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 W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2s vs the W380.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and W380 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and W380.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2s because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W380 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography advice
Sony W380 Portrait photography advice
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (280g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography highlights
Sony W380 Sports photography highlights
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
38
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
Vlogging with Sony W380
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (280g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
no external microphone socket
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony W380
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-20 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 4.80 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $940 $44