Sigma DP2s vs Sony S930

Here, we will be matching up the Sigma DP2s versus Sony S930, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and S930 (10MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was launched 14 months later than the S930 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the DP2s scores vs the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2s offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2s compared to the S930.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and S930 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and S930.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2s because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony S930 will show more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent DP2s should have an edge in sensor innovation.