Sigma DP2s vs Sony W710

Lets examine more closely at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony W710, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W710 (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2s was manufactured 3 years before the W710 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DP2s matches up against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s features outer 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) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the DP2s versus the W710.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and W710 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and W710.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W710 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.