Sigma DP2 vs Sony A300

Let's look more closely at the Sigma DP2 and Sony A300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 was revealed 20 months after the A300 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DP2 matches up vs the A300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2 compared to the A300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and A300 is 86 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and A300.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A300 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger DP2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.