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Nikon A vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Nikon Coolpix A front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Nikon A vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
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Nikon A vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon A versus Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A was unveiled 3 years after the DP2s which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A matches up vs the DP2s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Sigma DP2s

 A DP2s 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 41 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Nikon A

 DP2s A 

Common features in the Nikon A and Sigma DP2s

 A DP2s 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon A vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon A enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A compared to the DP2s.

Nikon A vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A and DP2s is 88 and 86 respectively.

Nikon A vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Nikon A vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A and DP2s.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon A to give you more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher A provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Nikon A vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
74
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
71
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (299g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
47
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery life (230 shots)
has no phase detect AF
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
63
lighter than competition (299g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (230 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (280g)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography factors
54
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
low battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A Vlogging information
Sigma DP2s Vlogging information
31
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Nikon A vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A and Sigma DP2s
 Nikon Coolpix ASigma DP2s
General Information
Company Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon Coolpix A Sigma DP2s
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-06 2010-02-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.50 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1164 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $778 $940