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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W530

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W530 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W530 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Sigma DP2x vs Sony W530, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W530 (14MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was released 2 months later than the W530 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP2x matches up versus the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony W530

 DP2x W530 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sigma DP2x

 W530 DP2x 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony W530

 DP2x W530 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2x vs Sony W530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2x compared to the W530.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and W530 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and W530.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2x because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W530 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony W530
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography advice
Sony W530 Sports photography advice
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography factors
Sony W530 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
33
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
no mic port
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony W530
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip True II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $699 $269