Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3 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
- Introduced February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma DP2
- Successor is Sigma DP2x
(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

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).

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.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony NEX-F3
DP2s | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sigma DP2s
NEX-F3 | DP2s | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 30 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony NEX-F3
DP2s | NEX-F3 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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.

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Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Sigma DP2s | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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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 |