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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W320

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W320 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2x vs Sony W320, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W320 (14MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was released 14 months later than the W320 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the DP2x grades against the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony W320

 DP2x W320 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sigma DP2x

 W320 DP2x 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony W320

 DP2x W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2x compared to the W320.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and W320 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and W320.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2x featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W320 will render more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher DP2x will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography information
Sony W320 Portrait photography information
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2x
Street photography with Sony W320
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (280 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography factors
Sony W320 Sports photography factors
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
Travel photography with Sony W320
67
lighter than others (280g)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
Landscape photography with Sony W320
48
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
no mic support
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony W320
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-08 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 5MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $699 $269