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Sigma DP2s was announced in 2010 and is an APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 14.06 Megapixel CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 50 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution.
Sigma DP2s can capture video up to 320 x 240 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma DP2s.
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
Here we are comparing Sigma DP2s to its predecessor DP2 and displaying the major changes.
| UPGRADES | Sigma DP2s | vs | Sigma DP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Sensor Resolution | 14.06 Megapixel | vs | 5 Megapixel |
| Lower Native ISO | 50 | vs | 200 |
| Average Metering | vs | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | vs | Mono |
| DOWNGRADES | Sigma DP2s | vs | Sigma DP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Metering | vs |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sigma DP2s vs DP2.
In 2011 Sigma DP2s was replaced by Sigma DP2x. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Sigma DP2s and its successor.
| UPGRADES | Sigma DP2x | vs | Sigma DP2s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Metering | vs | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | vs | Mono |
| DOWNGRADES | Sigma DP2x | vs | Sigma DP2s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Native ISO | 100 | vs | 50 |
| Average Metering | vs |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sigma DP2s vs DP2x.
Sigma DP2s has a 2.50" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.
Sigma DP2s features a 14.06 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 20.7 x 13.8 mm and a total area of 285.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 50 - 3,200.
Camera is equipped with TRUE II processor and can take pictures up to 2640 x 1760 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 2640 x 1485, 1872 x 1248, 1312 x 880 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.
The camera does not have an image stabilization.
Sigma DP2s has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.
The camera has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card card slot.
Sigma DP2s's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.
Sigma DP2s has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.30 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.
Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113 x 60 x 56 mm (4.45 x 2.36 x 2.2"). It weighs 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
113 mm (4.45")
60 mm (2.36")
60 mm (2.36")
56 mm (2.2")
Sigma DP2s dimensions
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sigma DP2s is suitable for six different types of photography.
Sigma DP2s gets a score of 62 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.
Sigma DP2s gets a score of 36 and is BAD choice for Sports photography.
Sigma DP2s gets a score of 37 and is BAD choice for Wildlife photography.
Sigma DP2s gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.
Sigma DP2s gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.
Sigma DP2s gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.
We evaluate Sigma DP2s and give score of 51 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
We give Sigma DP2s a score of 64 for Sensor parameters.
We give Sigma DP2s a score of 56 for Photo parameters.
We give Sigma DP2s a score of 1 for Video parameters.
We give Sigma DP2s a score of 59 for Focusing parameters.
We give Sigma DP2s a score of 48 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
We give Sigma DP2s a score of 44 for Connectivity parameters.
We give Sigma DP2s a score of 52 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
