Sigma DP2 vs Sony S980

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony S980, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and S980 (12MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The DP2 was released 8 months after the S980 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the DP2 scores versus the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2 versus Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2 against the S980.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and S980 is 86 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and S980.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony S980 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher DP2 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.