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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W730

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W730 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W730 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W730, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W730 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was brought out 23 months before the W730 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DP2x scores versus the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony W730

 DP2x W730 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sigma DP2x

 W730 DP2x 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011More recent by 23 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony W730

 DP2x W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x has external measurements 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 W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the DP2x against the W730.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and W730 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and W730.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W730 will offer extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2x
Street photography with Sony W730
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
supports focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
39
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging information
Sony W730 Vlogging information
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony W730
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2013-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by True II -
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 5MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $699 $138