Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S III
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma DP2
- Replacement is Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Revealed July 2020
- Old Model is Sony A7S II
Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S III Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A7S III, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe DP2s was revealed 11 years prior to the A7S III which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the DP2s matches up versus the A7S III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S III Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s and Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony A7S III
DP2s | A7S III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sigma DP2s
A7S III | DP2s | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | February 2010 | More modern by 126 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Crisper display (+1210k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony A7S III
DP2s | A7S III | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
See the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A7S III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2s and the A7S III.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and A7S III is 86 and 61 respectively.
Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and A7S III.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2s having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7S III will offer you more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S III Specifications
Sigma DP2s | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP2s | Sony Alpha A7S III |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-02-20 | 2020-07-21 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | True II | Bionz XR |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 102400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 41mm (1x) | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.91x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 320x240 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 280 grams (0.62 lb) | 699 grams (1.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 600 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Retail cost | $940 | $3,499 |