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Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2100

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2100 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2x
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S2100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony S2100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The DP2s was launched 2 months later than the S2100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DP2s matches up against the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony S2100

 DP2s S2100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sigma DP2s

 S2100 DP2s 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony S2100

 DP2s S2100 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s features outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2s against the S2100.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and S2100 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and S2100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2s featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony S2100 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
Sony S2100 Portrait photography features
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
Sports photography with Sony S2100
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors (280g)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
48
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony S2100
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
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
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 320x240 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 280 gr (0.62 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
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 Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $940 $0