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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A77 II

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A77
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A77 II Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A77 II, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2s was released 5 years prior to the A77 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DP2s grades against the A77 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony A77 II

 DP2s A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sigma DP2s

 A77 II DP2s 
RevealedMay 2014February 2010Newer by 51 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony A77 II

 DP2s A77 II 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s has exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2s against the A77 II.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and A77 II is 86 and 62 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and A77 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A77 II to produce more detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography info
Sony A77 II Portrait photography info
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
79
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography info
Sony A77 II Street photography info
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
Sports photography with Sony A77 II
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography highlights
Sony A77 II Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery life (480 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
Sony A77 II as a Vlogging camera
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony A77 II
 Sigma DP2sSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2s Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-02-20 2014-05-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 647g (1.43 pounds)
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 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 photographs
Style 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/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $940 $1,198