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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A33

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A33 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
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2x
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony A35
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A33 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma DP2s and Sony A33, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2s was released 6 months before the A33 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the DP2s grades versus the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony A33

 DP2s A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sigma DP2s

 A33 DP2s 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony A33

 DP2s A33 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2010Same age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2s and Sony A33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2s and the A33.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A33 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and A33 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and A33.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A33 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (5 megapixels)
72
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
Sony A33 as a Street photography camera
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
Sports photography with Sony A33
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography info
Sony A33 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (340 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging advice
Sony A33 Vlogging advice
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
77
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony A33
 Sigma DP2sSony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2s Sony SLT-A33
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-02-20 2010-08-24
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280g (0.62 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $940 $230