Sigma DP2s 14MP Digital Camera
The Sigma DP2s is a 14MP APS-C compact camera — with null video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Sigma DP2s 14MP Digital Camera
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Camera Overview — Sigma DP2s
Key Features — Sigma DP2s
APS-C Foveon Sensor: The Foveon X3 sensor captures full color data at every pixel location rather than interpolating, producing a rendering style distinct from conventional Bayer sensors.
TRUE II Image Processor: Sigma's TRUE II processor handles Foveon color data, managing the sensor's unique output for color accuracy and tonal detail.
APS-C in a Compact Body: An APS-C sensor in a compact, pocketable body is rare among fixed-lens compact cameras, offering larger-sensor image quality without the bulk.
ISO 50–3200 Range: A base ISO of 50 provides clean results in bright conditions, while the top end extends to 3200 for lower-light situations.
Fixed Prime Lens: The DP2s ships with a fixed 41mm equivalent lens (in 35mm terms), encouraging a deliberate, single-focal-length shooting discipline.
3fps Burst Mode: Continuous shooting at up to 3 frames per second provides basic capability for capturing moving subjects.
Camera Specifications — Sigma DP2s
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Documentary |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | APS-C |
| Resolution | 14MP |
| Processor | TRUE II |
| ISO Range | 50 – 3200 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| Burst Rate | 3 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | null |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 2.5 inch Fixed LCD |
| Storage Media | SD, SDHC |
Description — Sigma DP2s
The Sigma DP2s is a point-and-shoot compact camera built around an APS-C sensor — a sensor size more commonly found in larger interchangeable lens systems. At 14MP and processed through Sigma's TRUE II image processor, the camera uses Foveon Color capture for its distinctive color approach. The body weighs just 270g and measures 113 x 60 x 56mm, constructed from metal and plastic.
The rear 2.5-inch Fixed LCD serves as the primary composition and review tool, as no viewfinder is present. Autofocus relies on contrast detection, without eye tracking or subject tracking. Burst shooting reaches 3 frames per second.
The ISO range spans 50 to 3200, and storage is via SD and SDHC cards. Connectivity includes USB, though there is no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The DP2s has a fixed lens with no weather sealing and no image stabilization, making it a straightforward, dedicated compact for photographers who value its sensor characteristics above convenience features.
Pros — Sigma DP2s
- ✓APS-C sensor in a compact point-and-shoot body (sensor.type: APS-C)
- ✓Foveon Color profile for distinctive color capture (photoSpecs.colorProfiles: Foveon Color)
- ✓Wide ISO range from 50 to 3200 (iso.min: 50, iso.max: 3200)
Cons — Sigma DP2s
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — inBodyIS, digitalIS, and type all indicate None (imageStabilization)
- ✗No viewfinder listed in specifications, leaving only the 2.5-inch fixed LCD for composition (viewfinder.type: null)
- ✗No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity (connectivity.wifi: false, connectivity.bluetooth: false)
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