Sigma DP2x vs Sony W310

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2x vs Sony W310, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W310 (12MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was introduced 14 months later than the W310 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the DP2x grades against the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x features outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2x vs Sony W310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2x compared to the W310.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and W310 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and W310.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2x with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W310 will deliver more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer DP2x should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.