Sigma DP2s vs Sony W690

Following is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP2s and Sony W690, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W690 (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The DP2s was revealed 24 months earlier than the W690 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DP2s scores against the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s features outer dimensions 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 W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2s versus the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and W690 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and W690.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2s having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W690 will give greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.