Sigma DP2 vs Sony A99 II

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony A99 II, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 was manufactured 8 years prior to the A99 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the DP2 scores vs the A99 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 & Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 comes with external 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 Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2 against the A99 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and A99 II is 86 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and A99 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A99 II will provide greater detail due to its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.