Sigma DP2x vs Sony W730
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W730 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
- Revealed February 2011
- Older Model is Sigma DP2s
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony W730 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony W730
DP2x | W730 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sigma DP2x
W730 | DP2x | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2011 | More recent by 23 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony W730
DP2x | W730 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Take a look at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W730 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and W730 is 86 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W730 Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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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 |