Sigma DP2 vs Sigma SD14

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP2 versus Sigma SD14, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Sigma. The sensor resolution of the DP2 (5MP) and the SD14 (5MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2 was introduced 3 years after the SD14 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DP2 matches up vs the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 & Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 features physical 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) and the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 versus Sigma SD14 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the DP2 versus the SD14.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and SD14 is 86 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and SD14.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern DP2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.