Sigma DP2s vs Sony W570

Lets examine more in depth at the Sigma DP2s and Sony W570, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W570 (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2s was announced 10 months prior to the W570 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DP2s grades versus the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2s and Sony W570 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2s compared to the W570.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and W570 is 86 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and W570.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2s with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W570 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.