Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-C3
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma DP2
- Later Model is Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
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Following is a detailed review of the Sigma DP2s and Sony NEX-C3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe DP2s was manufactured 18 months before the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the DP2s matches up against the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony NEX-C3
| DP2s | NEX-C3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sigma DP2s
| NEX-C3 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony NEX-C3
| DP2s | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2s offers physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2s and the NEX-C3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and NEX-C3 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and NEX-C3.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony NEX-C3 to result in greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Sigma DP2s | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sigma | Sony |
| Model | Sigma DP2s | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2010-02-20 | 2011-08-22 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | True II | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 5MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 41mm (1x) | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.30 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 320x240 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 280 gr (0.62 pounds) | 225 gr (0.50 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $940 | $343 |