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Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX80

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX80 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2x
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Sigma DP2s and Sony WX80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The DP2s was announced 3 years before the WX80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DP2s grades versus the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony WX80

 DP2s WX80 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sigma DP2s

 WX80 DP2s 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony WX80

 DP2s WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s has got external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2s compared to the WX80.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and WX80 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2s having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX80 will give you greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography info
Sony WX80 Portrait photography info
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (5 megapixels)
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography information
Sony WX80 Street photography information
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
Travel photography with Sony WX80
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
low resolution (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography info
Sony WX80 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
Vlogging with Sony WX80
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony WX80
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-20 2013-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip True II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
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 5MP 16MP
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
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 4.20 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.62 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 price $940 $276