Sigma DP2 vs Sony A350

Here is a thorough assessment of the Sigma DP2 vs Sony A350, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A350 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2 was revealed 16 months later than the A350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP2 matches up versus the A350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the DP2 versus the A350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and A350 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and A350.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A350 to provide greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer DP2 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.