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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A9 II

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A9
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A9 II Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sigma DP2s vs Sony A9 II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2s was announced 10 years earlier than the A9 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DP2s matches up against the A9 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony A9 II

 DP2s A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sigma DP2s

 A9 II DP2s 
LaunchedOctober 2019February 2010More modern by 117 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony A9 II

 DP2s A9 II 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2s vs Sony A9 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2s vs the A9 II.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and A9 II is 86 and 62 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and A9 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2s having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A9 II will provide extra detail with its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
85
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2s
Street photography with Sony A9 II
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (690 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s Travel photography info
Sony A9 II Travel photography info
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
73
good battery life (690 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography features
Sony A9 II Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (690 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 II as a Vlogging camera
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony A9 II
 Sigma DP2sSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2s Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Category Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-20 2019-10-03
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip True II BIONZ X
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 surface area 285.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 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 pounds) 678 grams (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 690 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single 2
Launch pricing $940 $4,498