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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A3000

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A3000 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Later Model is Sony a3500
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A3000 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A3000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A3000 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2s was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A3000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the DP2s matches up versus the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony A3000

 DP2s A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sigma DP2s

 A3000 DP2s 
RevealedAugust 2013February 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony A3000

 DP2s A3000 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s provides external 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) and the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the DP2s versus the A3000.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and A3000 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and A3000.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A3000 to offer you more detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography details
Sony A3000 Portrait photography details
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography factors
Sony A3000 Street photography factors
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography details
Sony A3000 Sports photography details
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
60
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (470 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
good battery (470 CIPA)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (411g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography info
Sony A3000 Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
no mic port
26
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (411 grams)
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony A3000
 Sigma DP2sSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2s Sony Alpha A3000
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-20 2013-08-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by True II BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $940 $398