Sigma DP2x vs Sony W510

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

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).

See the Sigma DP2x and Sony W510 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.