Sigma DP2S

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

5
Average:

1
Bad:

8

Pros:

Added highlights to the buttons on the rear of the camera, slight improvement in AF speed, retro design
Good image quality, bags of detail, robust all-metal design, Improved AF system, Lens, Powerful RAW processor included.

Cons:

Very high pricetag, fixed lens not to everyone's taste
Limited sensitivity range, Price, No optical viewfinder, Underpowered flash, Muted colour, Quirky menu controls, Sluggish handling.

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Last revision on November 16, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Added highlights to the buttons on the rear of the camera, slight improvement in AF speed, retro design
Good image quality, bags of detail, robust all-metal design, Improved AF system, Lens, Powerful RAW processor included

Reviewers Didn't Like

Very high pricetag, fixed lens not to everyone's taste
Limited sensitivity range, Price, No optical viewfinder, Underpowered flash, Muted colour, Quirky menu controls, Sluggish handling

Expert reviews and ratings

Sigma DP2s ReviewThere has been a trend in recent years for large-scale sensors in compact cameras, and one of the first models to combine the two is the Sigma's DP model, starting with the DP1 and continuing with the DP2 and, most recently, the new...

By What Digital Camera on February 09, 2011

The Sigma DP2s is one of the rare compacts to use a large-format sensor, typically found in SLRs. Although picture quality in outdoor conditions is decent enough, its infuriating slowness, irritating handling and limited ISO settings are enough to...

By DigitalVersus on January 18, 2011

An impressive camera, but it’s far too...

By Computeractive on December 01, 2010

Overall the Sigma DP2s is a solid and good model that takes excellent images however its target audience in the market space is small and will only attract a few photographers Overall ...

By Digital Camera Buyer on October 12, 2010

The Sigma DP2s produces stunning images, but it's a difficult camera to use and is under-featured compared to its competitors....

By Expert Reviews on August 06, 2010

A camera that finds its own way to do just about everything; the perfect choice for rich eccentrics...

By PC Pro on August 03, 2010

The Sigma DP2s is only marginally improved over the DP2 we reviewed a year ago, and the competition has raced ahead in that...

By CNET UK on July 28, 2010

I have to admit, this is a review I've been looking forward to writing, for two different reasons. After being off work following an operation it's the first new camera I've had a chance to play with for more than two weeks. Also, I've...

By Trusted Reviews on June 24, 2010

The superbly sharp and distortion free lens combined with a direct image X3 sensor capable of capturing a stunning amount of detail means that while this camera may not be for everyone, has a few slight issues and looks quite pricey, those that do...

By Best4Reviews on June 02, 2010

There's very little difference between the Sigma DP2, which was released in April 2009 and the DP2s, which was announced in February 2010. The sensor and lens in the new camera are the same as the earlier model and the rather quirky user interface...

By Photo Review Australia on June 01, 2010

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