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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W510

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W510 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
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W510 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sigma DP2x and Sony W510, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W510 (12MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was revealed 2 months later than the W510 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DP2x scores versus the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony W510

 DP2x W510 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sigma DP2x

 W510 DP2x 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony W510

 DP2x W510 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x has got external measurements 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 W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2x and the W510.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and W510 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and W510.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W510 will result in greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography details
Sony W510 Portrait photography details
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography information
Sony W510 Sports photography information
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
Landscape photography with Sony W510
48
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging details
Sony W510 Vlogging details
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony W510
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-08 2011-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 5 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 gr (0.62 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $99