Sigma DP2x vs Sony W570
86 Imaging
44 Features
31 Overall
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96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W570 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
- Released February 2011
- Replaced the Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W570 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2x and Sony W570, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W570 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

The DP2x was manufactured 2 months after the W570 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DP2x matches up vs the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W570 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony W570
DP2x | W570 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sigma DP2x
W570 | DP2x | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony W570
DP2x | W570 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Sigma DP2x vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x has physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Sigma DP2x and Sony W570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2x versus the W570.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and W570 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and W570.
All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W570 will provide more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W570 Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 320x240 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 280g (0.62 lbs) | 116g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $699 | $159 |