Sigma DP2x vs Sony W370
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony W370 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony W370
DP2x | W370 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 14 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sigma DP2x
W370 | DP2x | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony W370
DP2x | W370 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W370 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and W370 is 86 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W370 Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |