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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W330

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W330 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W330 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony W330, 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 W330 (14MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was manufactured 14 months later than the W330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the DP2x grades versus the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony W330

 DP2x W330 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sigma DP2x

 W330 DP2x 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony W330

 DP2x W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2x compared to the W330.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and W330 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and W330.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2x because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W330 will give extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher DP2x provides an edge in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
57
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
Sports photography with Sony W330
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography advice
Sony W330 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
37
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging factors
Sony W330 Vlogging factors
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony W330
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 320x240 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 280g (0.62 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $699 $170