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Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX10

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2x
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The DP2s was revealed 10 months before the WX10 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the DP2s matches up against the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony WX10

 DP2s WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sigma DP2s

 WX10 DP2s 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 10 months
Screen dimensions2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony WX10

 DP2s WX10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s offers physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the DP2s versus the WX10.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and WX10 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and WX10.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX10 will render greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography information
Sony WX10 Street photography information
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography info
Sony WX10 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
no microphone jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony WX10
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-20 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor True II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 7.10 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lb) 161 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $940 $200