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Sigma DP2s vs Sigma fp L

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Sigma DP2s vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

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
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2x
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Sigma DP2s vs Sigma fp L Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP2s vs Sigma fp L, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and fp L (61MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The DP2s was introduced 12 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP2s scores vs the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sigma fp L

 DP2s fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sigma DP2s

 fp L DP2s 
IntroducedMarch 2021February 2010More recent by 135 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sigma fp L

 DP2s fp L 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s offers outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2s vs the fp L.

Sigma DP2s vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and fp L is 86 and 83 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and fp L.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2s having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will produce more detail using its extra 56MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older DP2s will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2s vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
89
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography advice
Sigma fp L Street photography advice
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography factors
Sigma fp L Sports photography factors
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
environment proof
provides focus by touch
resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography factors
Sigma fp L Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
no mic support
38
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Sigma DP2s vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sigma fp L
 Sigma DP2sSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP2s Sigma fp L
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-20 2021-03-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Number of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lb) 427 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $940 $2,499