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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony S2000

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Replacement is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony S2000, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 Merrill was released 2 years after the S2000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DP2 Merrill grades vs the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony S2000

 DP2 Merrill S2000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 S2000 DP2 Merrill 

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony S2000

 DP2 Merrill S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the S2000.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and S2000 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and S2000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Merrill due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will give extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent DP2 Merrill will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2000 Portrait photography highlights
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
44
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
54
good megapixels (15MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony S2000
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Merrill Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4704 x 3136 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 1s
Max shutter speed - 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640x480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $931 $225