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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W650

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sigma DP2s
(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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Updated by Sigma DP2x
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W650 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sigma DP2s vs Sony W650, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W650 (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2s was announced 22 months prior to the W650 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP2s scores vs the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony W650

 DP2s W650 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sigma DP2s

 W650 DP2s 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 22 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony W650

 DP2s W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2s compared to the W650.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and W650 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and W650.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2s with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W650 will give extra detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
Sony W650 Portrait photography features
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography features
Sony W650 Street photography features
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography highlights
Sony W650 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
Vlogging with Sony W650
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing mic port
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony W650
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-20 2012-01-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.70 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $940 $140