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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W610

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W610 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2
  • New Model is Sigma DP2x
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W610 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony W610, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W610 (14MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2s was unveiled 22 months prior to the W610 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DP2s matches up vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony W610

 DP2s W610 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sigma DP2s

 W610 DP2s 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 22 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony W610

 DP2s W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s enjoys outside dimensions 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 W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2s compared to the W610.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and W610 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and W610.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W610 will give extra detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography info
Sony W610 Portrait photography info
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (280 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
56
lighter than others in class (113g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
Sports photography with Sony W610
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (113g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
missing microphone jack
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony W610
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-20 2012-01-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 5MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.50 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280g (0.62 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $940 $200