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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W350

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W350 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W350 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W350 (14MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was revealed 14 months after the W350 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DP2x grades against the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony W350

 DP2x W350 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sigma DP2x

 W350 DP2x 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony W350

 DP2x W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x features physical 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 W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2x and the W350.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and W350 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and W350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W350 will offer more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher DP2x should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony W350
57
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
Travel photography with Sony W350
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography features
Sony W350 Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
38
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging information
Sony W350 Vlogging information
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony W350
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.80 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $699 $200