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Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2000

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2000 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2
  • Updated by Sigma DP2x
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2s was introduced 2 months later than the S2000 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DP2s grades versus the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony S2000

 DP2s S2000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sigma DP2s

 S2000 DP2s 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony S2000

 DP2s S2000 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2s compared to the S2000.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and S2000 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and S2000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2s having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony S2000 will give more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography advice
Sony S2000 Portrait photography advice
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2s
Street photography with Sony S2000
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
Travel photography with Sony S2000
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony S2000
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-20 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280g (0.62 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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