Sigma DP2 vs Sigma fp L

Following is a thorough overview of the Sigma DP2 and Sigma fp L, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and fp L (61MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 was announced 12 years earlier than the fp L which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DP2 grades versus the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 and Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 and Sigma fp L in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 versus the fp L.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and fp L is 86 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and fp L.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will show greater detail with its extra 56 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be behind in sensor technology.