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Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX50

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX50 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP2s and Sony WX50, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The DP2s was introduced 23 months prior to the WX50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the DP2s matches up vs the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony WX50

 DP2s WX50 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sigma DP2s

 WX50 DP2s 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony WX50

 DP2s WX50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s has 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) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2s and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2s against the WX50.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and WX50 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and WX50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2s having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX50 will render greater detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older DP2s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography details
Sony WX50 Portrait photography details
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2s
Street photography with Sony WX50
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography information
Sony WX50 Sports photography information
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s Travel photography details
Sony WX50 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
no mic port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony WX50
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-20 2012-01-30
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 5.30 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 240 pictures
Battery type - 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 type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $940 $250