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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W810

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W810 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2x
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W810 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Sigma DP2s and Sony W810, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and W810 (20MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was manufactured 4 years before the W810 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DP2s grades against the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony W810

 DP2s W810 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sigma DP2s

 W810 DP2s 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 47 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony W810

 DP2s W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the DP2s versus the W810.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and W810 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and W810.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2s featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W810 will provide greater detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older DP2s will be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography details
Sony W810 Portrait photography details
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2s
Street photography with Sony W810
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography factors
Sony W810 Sports photography factors
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s Travel photography details
Sony W810 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competitors (280g)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography information
Sony W810 Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
41
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging advice
Sony W810 Vlogging advice
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
no microphone support
32
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony W810
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-20 2014-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $940 $100