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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W370

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W370, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W370 (14MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was released 14 months after the W370 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP2x matches up versus the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony W370

 DP2x W370 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sigma DP2x

 W370 DP2x 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony W370

 DP2x W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x features physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2x against the W370.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and W370 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and W370.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W370 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher DP2x provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony W370
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2x
Street photography with Sony W370
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography advice
Sony W370 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
no mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony W370
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 5.00 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $699 $230