Sigma DP2 vs Sony A580

The following is a extended comparison of the Sigma DP2 versus Sony A580, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A580 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 was announced 20 months before the A580 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DP2 matches up versus the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 provides exterior 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 A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony A580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2 and the A580.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and A580 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and A580.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A580 to render greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.