Sigma DP2s vs Sony W610

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

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.

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

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.