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Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and S950 (10MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The DP2x was manufactured 2 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the DP2x scores versus the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony S950

 DP2x S950 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2009More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sigma DP2x

 S950 DP2x 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony S950

 DP2x S950 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x provides outer dimensions 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 S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2x against the S950.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and S950 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and S950.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2x because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony S950 will show greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent DP2x is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography information
Sony S950 Street photography information
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (280g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography factors
Sony S950 Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
Vlogging with Sony S950
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
missing mic support
9
no video
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony S950
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-08 2009-02-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 320x240 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $699 $130