Sigma DP2x vs Sony W710

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP2x and Sony W710, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W710 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The DP2x was announced 23 months earlier than the W710 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the DP2x scores vs the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x provides outer dimensions 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 W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2x and Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2x compared to the W710.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and W710 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and W710.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2x with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W710 will give you extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be behind in sensor technology.