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Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2s was manufactured 3 years earlier than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the DP2s matches up against the NEX-F3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony NEX-F3

 DP2s NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sigma DP2s

 NEX-F3 DP2s 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2010Fresher by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony NEX-F3

 DP2s NEX-F3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2s versus the NEX-F3.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and NEX-F3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony NEX-F3 to resolve more detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography factors
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (280 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography highlights
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
53
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (470 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than average (280 grams)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
great battery power (470 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
missing microphone jack
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony NEX-F3
 Sigma DP2sSony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2s Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-20 2012-08-16
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 285.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 16000
Lowest native ISO 50 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m -
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lb) 314 grams (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $940 $470