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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W230

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W230 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Sigma DP2x vs Sony W230, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W230 (12MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was unveiled 2 years later than the W230 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP2x matches up vs the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony W230

 DP2x W230 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2009More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sigma DP2x

 W230 DP2x 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony W230

 DP2x W230 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2x and the W230.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and W230 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and W230.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W230 will deliver greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher DP2x should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography information
Sony W230 Portrait photography information
57
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography information
Sony W230 Street photography information
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography information
Sony W230 Sports photography information
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography highlights
Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (280g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography details
Sony W230 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
36
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
Vlogging with Sony W230
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony W230
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $699 $180