Sigma DP2 vs Sony S2000

In this article, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP2 and Sony S2000, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 was introduced 3 months before the S2000 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DP2 scores against the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 features outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 vs the S2000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and S2000 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and S2000.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony S2000 will produce greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.