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Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX7V

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Sigma DP2s
(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
  • Released February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Updated by Sigma DP2x
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX7V Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Sigma DP2s and Sony HX7V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The DP2s was introduced 17 months earlier than the HX7V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DP2s matches up versus the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony HX7V

 DP2s HX7V 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sigma DP2s

 HX7V DP2s 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony HX7V

 DP2s HX7V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s features external dimensions 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 HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the DP2s compared to the HX7V.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and HX7V is 86 and 92 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and HX7V.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX7V will resolve more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography advice
Sony HX7V Portrait photography advice
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (5MP)
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography information
Sony HX7V Street photography information
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (280g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography info
Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging factors
Sony HX7V Vlogging factors
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external mic socket
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony HX7V
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-20 2011-07-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 4.80 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $940 $499