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Review summary: Image sensor size isn't the only thing that matters.

Verdict: The DP2 looks the same as its predecessor and has some of the same pluses and minuses

Pros: Excellent characteristics for shooting in black and white ; compact ; nice manual controls

Cons: Slow AF system ; short battery life ; stiff shutter button ; some interface annoyances ; occasional lockups ; poor white balance ; overly blue LCD screen ; poor video capture

Verdict: 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.

Review summary: The Sigma DP2 goes right back to basics, offering a fixed-focal-length lens in a sturdy, compact body with hands-on manual controls and a total absence of gimmicks. It also uses Sigma's Foveon X3 sensor, which acts more like traditional film and ...

Verdict: You get autofocus, of course, but you can also focus manually, and with some precision. You do this not by using a magnified LCD display but with a clearly-marked dial overhanging the back edge of the top plate - perfect for that lost art of 'zone ...

Review summary: The DP2 is how cameras used to be -- a box with a lens, and just enough controls to let you get the picture you want. And the picture quality is excellent, offering clarity that's on a par with 10- to 12-megapixel digital SLRs and streets ahead of any ...

Pros: Clarity of detail ; solid and traditional design ; good Sigma Photo Pro software

Cons: Expensive ; not so good at high ISOs ; poor LCD screen

Verdict: The Sigma DP2 is a camera for the cognoscenti, not beginners. It's not without its downsides, but it offers a fantastic build, great design, excellent manual controls, and a level of clarity that belies its apparently modest resolution, thanks to its ...

Review summary: Should you buy the Sigma DP2? Only if you're in love with the sensor. While it's definitely a better choice than its predecessor and is not without its manual charms, its high price puts it in range of DSLRs and other cameras that come without as many ...