Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2000

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.