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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W610

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W610 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W610, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W610 (14MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The DP2x was released 11 months earlier than the W610 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP2x matches up vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony W610

 DP2x W610 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sigma DP2x

 W610 DP2x 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 11 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony W610

 DP2x W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x features outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2x and the W610.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and W610 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and W610.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W610 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony W610
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography information
Sony W610 Street photography information
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
56
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
Sports photography with Sony W610
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (113g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
Vlogging with Sony W610
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony W610
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.50 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $699 $200