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Sigma DP2 review

Verdict:

An impressive sensor in a compact body, but some of the DP2's other quirks aren't as appealing.

Review Date: 25 Dec 2009

Price when reviewed: £465

Supplier: http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk

Reviewed By: Ben Pitt

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

Basic Specifications

Part Code B4U35021168
Review Date 25 Dec 2009
Rating *** stars out of 5
CCD effective megapixels 14.1 megapixels
CCD size 20.7x13.8mm
Viewfinder optional optical
LCD screen size 2.5in
LCD screen resolution 230,000 pixels
Optical zoom 1.0x
Zoom 35mm equivalent 41mm
Image stabilisation none
Maximum image resolution 2,640x1,760
Maximum movie resolution 320x240
Movie frame rate at max quality 30fps
File formats JPEG, RAW; AVI (M-JPEG)

Camera Controls

Exposure modes program, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
Shutter speed 15 to 1/2,000 seconds
Aperture range f/2.8 to f/14
ISO range (at full resolution) 50 to 800
Exposure compensation +/-3 EV
White balance auto, 6 presets, manual
Additional image controls contrast, saturation, sharpness
Manual focus Yes
Closest macro focus 28cm
Auto-focus modes 9-point
Metering modes multi, centre-weighted, centre
Flash auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, red-eye reduction
Drive modes single, continuous, self-timer

Physical

Memory slot SDHC
Mermory supplied none
Battery type 3.7V 1,300mAh Li-ion
Battery Life (tested) 250 shots
Connectivity USB, AV
Body material aluminium
Accessories USB and AV cables, soft pouch
Weight 260g
Size 60x113x56mm

Buying Information

Price £465
Supplier http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk
Details http://sigma-dp.com
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