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Sigma DP2 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2s
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
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Sigma DP2 vs Sigma fp L Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sigma fp L

 DP2 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sigma DP2

 fp L DP2 
LaunchedMarch 2021September 2009More modern by 140 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sigma fp L

 DP2 fp L 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography information
Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
89
manual focus
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2
Street photography with Sigma fp L
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (280g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography features
Sigma fp L Travel photography features
67
lighter than average (280g)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
73
environment proofing
boasts touch focus
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography factors
Sigma fp L Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging details
Sigma fp L Vlogging details
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
38
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Sigma DP2 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sigma fp L
 Sigma DP2Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP2 Sigma fp L
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-09-21 2021-03-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) -
Available lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 lb) 427g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $649 $2,499