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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A68

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A68 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
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2
  • Updated by Sigma DP2x
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A65
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A68 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Sigma DP2s and Sony A68, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2s was announced 6 years prior to the A68 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DP2s grades versus the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony A68

 DP2s A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sigma DP2s

 A68 DP2s 
IntroducedNovember 2015February 2010Fresher by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony A68

 DP2s A68 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s enjoys 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) whilst the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2s and Sony A68 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2s against the A68.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A68 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and A68 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and A68.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A68 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2s will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low MP (5MP)
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography features
Sony A68 Sports photography features
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s Travel photography info
Sony A68 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
low MP (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (510 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography features
Sony A68 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery life (510 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
Vlogging with Sony A68
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external mic socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony A68
 Sigma DP2sSony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2s Sony SLT-A68
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-02-20 2015-11-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip True II Bionz X
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 surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lb) 610 gr (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $940 $581