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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W810

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W810 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
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W810 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony W810

 DP2x W810 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sigma DP2x

 W810 DP2x 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 35 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony W810

 DP2x W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Sigma DP2x vs Sony W810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W810 size comparison

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

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony W810
57
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (5MP)
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography info
Sony W810 Sports photography info
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography info
Sony W810 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition (280g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
67
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
41
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging advice
Sony W810 Vlogging advice
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external microphone support
32
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony W810
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 200 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $699 $100