Sigma DP2 vs Sony A850

Lets examine more closely at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony A850, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A850 (25MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the A850 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DP2 scores vs the A850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony A850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2 vs the A850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and A850 is 86 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and A850.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A850 will give more detail having an extra 20MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.