Sigma DP2 vs Sigma SD15

On this page, we are reviewing the Sigma DP2 and Sigma SD15, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are manufactured by Sigma. The sensor resolution of the DP2 (5MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 was brought out 5 months before the SD15 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DP2 scores against the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 comes with outside 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 SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 and Sigma SD15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2 compared to the SD15.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and SD15 is 86 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and SD15.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.