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Comparison of Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 ×
Sigma DP2 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W300Sigma DP2
BrandSonySigma
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model numberDSC-W300DP2
Camera formatUltra CompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20082009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)94113
Width (mm)2756
Height (mm)5960
Weight (g)184260
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonyFoveon X3
Effective megapixels (MP)13.64.6
Sensor format1/1.7 inch0.98 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.32285.66
Sensor width (mm)7.620.7
Sensor height (mm)5.713.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.87.84
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:23:2, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGFull Color
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4224 x 2816(11.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4224 x 3168(13.4 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1312 x 880(1.2 mp other)
  • 1872 x 1248(2.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2640 x 1485(3.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2640 x 1760(4.6 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.9-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1AVI
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical)Sigma Lens (7 Elements in 6 Groups)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0041.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)31
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)528
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 19
  • 3.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detection with Face Detect; Center-Weighted AF, Spot AFContrast detection, 9-points
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoomOptional VF-21 into hot-shoe
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settings80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • one push/push set
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Extra High Sensitivity, Soft SnapPortrait, Landscape, Vivid, Standard, Neutral, B&W or Sepia
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • normal flash
  • red-eye reduction flash and slow synchro mode
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 5.5m T: 0.4 - 2.8m; ISO 3200: up to 11m (W), 5.6m (T)28cm - 3m (ISO 200)
External flash connection-Hot Shoe (X Sync. Contact)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
Included memory (MB)15-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hd 1080i video out with optional accessory
  • multi-terminal
  • audio out (mono)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.77-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.9-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.42-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.54-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.77-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.9-
Play -> record time (s)1.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)9-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300250
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary BP-31
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-31 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v3.0
  • sigma photo pro
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3+
  • windows 2000/xp/vista
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, DRO, HD video out. Retouch: Unsharp MaskSame Foveon X3 sensor as DP1, 41mm eq. lens instead of 28mm eq., True II image processor.



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