Sigma DP2s vs Sony W550
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP2
- Refreshed by Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
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Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP2s vs Sony W550, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W550 (14MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the DP2s matches up against the W550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony W550
| DP2s | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sigma DP2s
| W550 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony W550
| DP2s | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Sigma DP2s vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s provides external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2s versus the W550.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and W550 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Sigma DP2s vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and W550.
All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2s featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W550 will show more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older DP2s will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Sigma DP2s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
| Model | Sigma DP2s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-02-20 | 2011-07-24 |
| 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 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 |
| Highest resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 41mm (1x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.30 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 320x240 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 280g (0.62 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | - |
| Launch cost | $940 | $119 |