Sigma DP2s vs Sony S950

On this page, we will be looking at the Sigma DP2s vs Sony S950, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and S950 (10MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was announced 13 months after the S950 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the DP2s scores against the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s has got outside 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 S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2s against the S950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and S950 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and S950.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony S950 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern DP2s provides an edge in sensor technology.