Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX7V
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44 Features
31 Overall
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX7V 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
- Released February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma DP2
- Updated by Sigma DP2x
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX7V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony HX7V
DP2s | HX7V | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sigma DP2s
HX7V | DP2s | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 17 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony HX7V
DP2s | HX7V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Take a look at the Sigma DP2s and Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and HX7V is 86 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Sigma DP2s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | True II | BIONZ |
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 |