Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2s

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma DP2 and the Sigma DP2s, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sigma DP2 was introduced in September 2009 and Sigma DP2s was introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sigma DP2 Highlights

      • 5 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
      • 200 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 320 x 240 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sigma DP2s Highlights

      • 14.06 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
      • 50 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 320 x 240 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sigma DP2
      4. Advantage of Sigma DP2s
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma DP2 and Sigma DP2s.

      PROS

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)

      CONS

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 5 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.06 Megapixel
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma DP2 over Sigma DP2s.

      Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2s
      Spot Metering vs

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      Olympus SH-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic FP2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon ELPH 180
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Advantage of Sigma DP2s

      Sigma DP2s
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma DP2s over Sigma DP2.

      Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2s
      Higher Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel vs 14.06 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 50
      Average Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo

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      APS-C

      14.06 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sigma DP2 Sigma DP2s
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sigma DP2 Sigma DP2s
        Low Resolution Sensor5 Megapixel14.06 Megapixel
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.0 fps
        Low Video Resolution320 x 240320 x 240
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sigma DP2 and Sigma DP2s have 2.50" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Sigma DP2 features a 5 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 20.7 x 13.8 mm and a total area of 285.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 3,200. Sigma DP2s features a 14.06 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 20.7 x 13.8 mm and a total area of 190.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 50 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Sigma DP2 can take pictures up to 2640 x 1760 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2640 x 1485, 1872 x 1248, 1312 x 880 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sigma DP2s is equipped with TRUE II processor and can take pictures up to 2640 x 1760 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2640 x 1485, 1872 x 1248, 1312 x 880 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Sigma DP2 comes with BP-31 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/MMC card card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sigma DP2 has Electronically controlled lens shutter Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Sigma DP2, and up to 1/2000 sec on Sigma DP2s. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.30 m.. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Sigma DP2 and via Shoe Mount to Sigma DP2s..

      Physical Parameters

      Sigma DP2 and Sigma DP2s bodies have the same dimensions of 113 x 60 x 56 mm (4.45 x 2.36 x 2.2") and they both weigh 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz).

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

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      Size comparisons of Sigma DP2 and Sigma DP2s

      Sigma DP2 and Sigma DP2s for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      BAD
      36
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      BAD
      36
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      BAD
      36
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      BAD
      37
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      GOOD
      70
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Street Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      GOOD
      81
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sigma DP2 and Sigma DP2s and give them scores of 49 and 51 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      OVERALL
      49
      OVERALL
      51

      Sensor

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 5 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.06 Megapixel
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps

      Video

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      BAD
      1
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
      BAD
      1
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240

      Focusing

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2s

      POOR
      52
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
      POOR
      52
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)


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