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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W380

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W380 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
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W380 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W380, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W380 (14MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was unveiled 14 months later than the W380 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP2x scores vs the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony W380

 DP2x W380 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sigma DP2x

 W380 DP2x 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony W380

 DP2x W380 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x enjoys outside 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 W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W380 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2x compared to the W380.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and W380 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and W380.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2x having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W380 will produce more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent DP2x provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony W380
57
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2x
Street photography with Sony W380
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (280 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography details
Sony W380 Sports photography details
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography factors
Sony W380 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
Landscape photography with Sony W380
48
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
no microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony W380
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by True II Bionz
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 5MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 gr (0.62 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $699 $44