Sigma DP2 vs Sony A100

On this page, we are reviewing the Sigma DP2 versus Sony A100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2 was announced 3 years after the A100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DP2 matches up versus the A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 offers outer dimensions 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 A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 versus Sony A100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 versus the A100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and A100 is 86 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and A100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A100 to produce more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher DP2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.