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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W690

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W690 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2s
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W690 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W690, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W690 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2x was launched 12 months before the W690 which means that 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 W690 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP2x grades vs the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony W690

 DP2x W690 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sigma DP2x

 W690 DP2x 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony W690

 DP2x W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the DP2x versus the W690.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and W690 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and W690.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2x due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W690 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography advice
Sony W690 Portrait photography advice
57
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography info
Sony W690 Street photography info
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (280g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
Sports photography with Sony W690
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography info
Sony W690 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
missing microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony W690
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-08 2012-02-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
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 5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.30 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 grams (0.62 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life - 220 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $699 $297