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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W510

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2x
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W510 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2s versus Sony W510, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W510 (12MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was launched 10 months prior to the W510 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the DP2s matches up against the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony W510

 DP2s W510 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sigma DP2s

 W510 DP2s 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 10 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony W510

 DP2s W510 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2s features physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2s vs the W510.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and W510 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and W510.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W510 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography features
Sony W510 Street photography features
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
Sports photography with Sony W510
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
32
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone support
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony W510
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-20 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 5MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 280 grams (0.62 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $940 $99