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expertreviews‘s review Edit

An impressive sensor in a compact body, but some of the DP2's other quirks aren't as appealing.
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Dec 25, 2009
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PC Advisor‘s review Edit

The Sigma DP2 is one of a kind and produces strong at images with shallow depth of field. Is it for you? Well, consider this: the Sigma DP2 is pricey, has a confusing menu system, freezes up on occasion, has an unresponsive autofocus and a stiff shutter release button. Oh, and video capture is at a low resolution. But as strange as it is, we like the Sigma DP2.
6.0 Rated at:

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Dec 02, 2009
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Macworld‘s review Edit

You get sharp, accurate colors, wonderful tonality, and the ability to isolate your subject with shallow depth of field—all in a package that resembles a rangefinder and slips into a jacket pocket when turned off.
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Jun 30, 2009
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PC Magazine‘s review Edit

The compact Sigma DP2 produces extraordinary D-SLR-quality images, but its steep price and laundry list of drawbacks probably won't please the average photographer. Enthusiasts, on the other hand, are likely to flip for this camera.
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Aug 03, 2009
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ephotozine‘s review Edit

It's been an interesting test. With its innovative technology I was really hoping that the DP2 would excel. It is better than the previous DP1 but I actually think the Sigma takes flatter images in JPEG to make you shoot in RAW and that's what the camera is created for.
7.0 Rated at:

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Nov 18, 2009
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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit

Sigma DP2 is an old-school compact with a fixed focal length lens and the unique Foveon X3 sensor. The DP2's design is straightforward, with a plain rectangular design and the minimum of external controls, all of which have a really firm, high-quality feel. The autofocus system is rather less impressive but the manual focus dial makes up for it. It's not great value for money.
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Sep 16, 2009
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Pocket-lint‘s review Edit

Because of the limitations of a fixed lens (as opposed to a zoom), using the DP2 over a period of time begins to change the way that you shoot. The only "zoom" option you have is simply to take a few steps forward, so framing is more considered, you find yourself planning shots in advance.
7.0 Rated at:

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Sep 01, 2009
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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit

The Sigma DP2 doesn't really live up to the promise of its Foveon sensor, but it does excel for shooting in black and white photos.
6.0 Rated at:

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Jul 28, 2009
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PhotographyBLOG‘s review Edit

So while the DP2 is a fairly logical addition to Sigma's compact camera range, with a longer, faster lens and speedier, more intuitive operation, it doesn't really offer enough new features to compare favourably with the Olympus EP-1. And with this sector of the market set to expand before the end of 2009, Sigma have certainly got their work cut out...
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Aug 12, 2009
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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit

For the enthusiast there can little doubt that the DP-series is appealing, and Sigma must be applauded for bringing the concept to fruition. However despite the many known issues of the original, the DP2 retains many of the same shortcomings, and even brings a few new ones to the table.
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Jun 09, 2009
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DP Review‘s review Edit

The DP1 was a difficult camera to review - resolutely niche in its outlook, it was a brave, if not wholly successful, attempt to do something that no large manufacturer seemed willing to risk. We tried to give Sigma credit for taking that risk and producing an interesting, if distinctly esoteric, product. Sadly, we're not in a position to be much more glowing about the DP2, not because it isn't a better camera - it is and Sigma deserve a lot of praise for the improvements that have been made - but because it now has comparatively mainstream competition.
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Sep, 2009
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The average pro reviews rating is 6.8 / 10, based on the 11 reviews.


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