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154 reviews
Jul, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 154 reviews of Sigma DP2. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the color and design are generally positive. The image quality and usability also get good views. There are some critical views about the zoom and focus. Reviews about the exposure and energy efficiency are different.
portability, usability, image quality, design, color
screen, battery, reliability, focus, zoom
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sigma DP2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Sigma DP2 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and color. The usability and performance also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the zoom and price.
portability, performance, usability, color, image quality
price, zoom
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 user reviews of Sigma DP2 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Comments about the lens and price are on the whole positive. The design and portability also get good views. Many are less positive about the image stabilizer and low light performance. Views about the energy efficiency and battery are mixed.
image quality, portability, design, price, lens
screen, focus, reliability, low-light, stabilizer
92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)
After the mixed views of the unique DP1, Sigma has introduced the DP2, but is it any better? Joanne Carter finds out.
Expert review by : Rod Lawton (techradar.com)
The DP2 is an old-school compact with a fixed focal length lens and the unique Foveon X3 sensor
Excellent construction ; Great design and layout ; Image fine detail
Limiting lens ; Not great value for money ; Some sluggish performance issues
The Foveon sensor's design means that although the DP2's images have only 4.7 million pixels, the detail is fantastically sharp. Old-schoolers won't mind the fixed focal length lens and hands-on control, but the autofocus and image processing need to...
Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (pocket-lint.com)
Best known for its excellent lenses, Sigma continues to plough a unique furrow when it comes to the sensors placed in its DSLRs and compacts; in the case of the DP2, which logically follows the DP1, a triple layered Foveon X3 chip. The different layers...
Excellent lens, wealth of hands-on control, works best when attempting images with a shallow depth of field
Expensive, variable white balance if left in auto mode, washed out de-saturated colours, plasticky feel to build, occasional operational freezes
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...
Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (techadvisor.co.uk)
Sigma is perhaps best known to photographers as a supplier of affordable third-party lenses that are compatible with big-brand cameras. However, it's been gradually developing its own line-up of digital compacts that make the most of its heritage in...
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...
Expert review by : stuffmagazine (stuff.tv)
This old school shooter claims to deliver DSLR-quality performance in a compact body. But is it all talk and no lens?
Compact and lightweight. Classy lens and sensor. Charming retro simplicity
Poor quality screen. No zoom. Uninterested autofocus
Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)
It is clear that Sigma has created a niche camera in the DP2 Merrill. For its intended audience, thecamera works very well indeed. In good-contrast light, I have not seen such a high standard of performance from a camera at this level, and the DP2...
Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)
There's not denying that the dp2 Quattro is a camera which can excel in the right conditions. In good light and at lower ISO settings the level of detail and general image quality is outstanding
Expert review by : electricpig.co.uk (electricpig.co.uk)
Too limiting for most snappers, but definitely capable of achieving top class results in the right conditions
Lots of old school charm, compact size, high quality lens and sensor, great colour reproduction
Small, low-res screen, sloth-like autofocus, lacks the flexibility of a zoom lens
Expert review by : Josie Reavely (digicambuyer.co.uk)
The latest compact to feature a DSLR-sized sensor. Can the DP2 deliver comparable results?
Not the fastest dog on the track, but ahead of the pack when it comes to image quality
Expert review by : Akihabara News (akihabaranews.com)
Geek or not, we all appreciate products which manage to combine functionality and style, and I personally always have had a lot of respect for the craftsmen from all around the world for their work and dedication to create unique objec
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