Sigma DP2 vs Sigma fp

Here is a detailed analysis of the Sigma DP2 and Sigma fp, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and fp (25MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 was revealed 10 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the DP2 grades against the fp with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 and Sigma fp. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 features outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2 vs the fp.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and fp is 86 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and fp.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma fp will give more detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.