Sigma DP2 vs Sigma SD10

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2 vs Sigma SD10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 was announced 5 years after the SD10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DP2 scores against the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 & Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2 versus the SD10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and SD10 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and SD10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sigma DP2 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer DP2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.