Sigma DP2x vs Sony W810

Below, we are contrasting the Sigma DP2x vs Sony W810, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W810 (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2x was announced 3 years earlier than the W810 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the DP2x grades vs the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2x and the W810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and W810 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and W810.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W810 will result in more detail with its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be behind with regard to sensor tech.