Samples are at the end of the post.
I have read what Sigma says of its DP2.
Photographers have dreamed of a compact digital camera with an SLR-sized image sensor. A camera small and light enough to carry around everywhere, yet offering the technology for serious photography. Those dreams have come true with Sigma’s DP series.
Lens-wide, the DP1's wide-angle lens is good with perspective,—geared towards dynamic shots of scenery, buildings, celebrations. The standard lens built into the DP2, on the other hand, has a narrower field angle, giving a stronger effect, making the subject stand out. In other words, we've given it the ability to create the photo that you, and only you, can see in your mind's eye. Naturally, this is great for portraits. And for capturing the elusive beauty of ordinary, everyday subjects, this standard lens is ideal.
Its focal length is longer than the DP1's lens. So, at low F-numbers (larger apertures), you can create amazing pictures by deliberately blurring the background. This makes the subject stand out sharply, in a compelling, almost mystical way. In this sense, you could say the DP2 turns ordinary into awesome.
The conclusion is: I want this but, well, in Ricoh's version. Now that the market for serious compacts is quite congested, a groundbreaking version will be needed to secure the market share. I can bet this on Ricoh's upcoming GRII's replacement.
The above are just some of what Sigma has said about the DP2, more of which can be read here (the link lands on the spec page).
For the sample shots, here they are:
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