Sigma DP2 vs Sony A9

The following is a extensive analysis of the Sigma DP2 and Sony A9, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A9 (24MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was released 8 years earlier than the A9 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DP2 scores versus the A9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 & Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 versus the A9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and A9 is 86 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and A9.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A9 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.