Sigma DP2s vs Sony W530

Below, we will be matching up the Sigma DP2s and Sony W530, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W530 (14MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2s was unveiled 10 months earlier than the W530 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the DP2s matches up versus the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s has exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the DP2s against the W530.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and W530 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and W530.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W530 will result in more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be behind in sensor technology.