Canon T6s vs Sigma DP2

Lets look closer at the Canon T6s and Sigma DP2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and DP2 (5MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The T6s was manufactured 5 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon T6s being a Compact SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the T6s grades vs the DP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are available at Canon T6s Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon T6s offers external dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Canon T6s and Sigma DP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the T6s against the DP2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and DP2 is 66 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6s and DP2.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon T6s to provide you with more detail due to its extra 19MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger T6s is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.