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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A58

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A58 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Superseded the Sony A57
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A58 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Sigma DP2s vs Sony A58, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A58 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2s was launched 4 years prior to the A58 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DP2s grades against the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony A58

 DP2s A58 

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sigma DP2s

 A58 DP2s 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2010Fresher by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony A58

 DP2s A58 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2s versus the A58.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A58 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and A58 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and A58.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A58 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography advice
Sony A58 Portrait photography advice
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2s
Street photography with Sony A58
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography features
Sony A58 Sports photography features
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (690 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s Travel photography factors
Sony A58 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
great battery pack (690 shots)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography details
Sony A58 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (690 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
Vlogging with Sony A58
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
no mic support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony A58
 Sigma DP2sSony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2s Sony SLT-A58
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-02-20 2013-11-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.7 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 lbs) 492g (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $940 $645