Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950
86 Imaging
45 Features
31 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony S950
DP2x | S950 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sigma DP2x
S950 | DP2x | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony S950
DP2x | S950 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and S950 is 86 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony S950 Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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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 |