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Sigma DP2s vs Sony H55

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sigma DP2s vs Sony H55 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony H55 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP2s versus Sony H55, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and H55 (14MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was brought out 3 months earlier than the H55 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the DP2s matches up against the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony H55

 DP2s H55 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sigma DP2s

 H55 DP2s 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony H55

 DP2s H55 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. 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 H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2s versus Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2s and the H55.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and H55 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and H55.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony H55 will offer greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
Sony H55 Portrait photography features
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
Travel photography with Sony H55
67
lighter than competition (280g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
67
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
good max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony H55
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-20 2010-06-16
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 gr (0.62 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $940 $235