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Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-7 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
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2x
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released December 2011
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sigma DP2s versus Sony NEX-7, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2s was revealed 22 months prior to the NEX-7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DP2s grades vs the NEX-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony NEX-7

 DP2s NEX-7 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sigma DP2s

 NEX-7 DP2s 
ReleasedDecember 2011February 2010More recent by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony NEX-7

 DP2s NEX-7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s comes with external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2s versus the NEX-7.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and NEX-7 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and NEX-7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-7 to render more detail because of its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography details
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography features
Sony NEX-7 Street photography features
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography information
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography information
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
61
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (430 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
70
better than average battery power (430 per charge)
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (430 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging highlights
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of mic socket
35
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony NEX-7
 Sigma DP2sSony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2s Sony Alpha NEX-7
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-20 2011-12-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 grams (0.62 pounds) 400 grams (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 81
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1016
Other
Battery life - 430 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $940 $699