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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
  • New Model is Sigma DP2x
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7S II
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A7S, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A7S (12MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A7S which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DP2s matches up vs the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony A7S

 DP2s A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sigma DP2s

 A7S DP2s 
LaunchedApril 2014February 2010More modern by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony A7S

 DP2s A7S 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s has got exterior dimensions 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 A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2s vs the A7S.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and A7S is 86 and 77 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and A7S.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2s having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7S will result in more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S Portrait photography advice
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2s
Street photography with Sony A7S
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than average (489 grams)
good high ISO (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography factors
Sony A7S Sports photography factors
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (360 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
Sony A7S Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition (280g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than average (489 grams)
weather proofing
low battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (409,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery power (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging highlights
Sony A7S Vlogging highlights
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
no microphone jack
34
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lighter than average (489 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony A7S
 Sigma DP2sSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2s Sony Alpha A7S
Type Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-20 2014-04-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 409600
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.7 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lb) 489 grams (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $940 $1,998