Sigma DP2 vs Sony NEX-5R

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma DP2 and Sony NEX-5R, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 was launched 3 years earlier than the NEX-5R which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the DP2 matches up vs the NEX-5R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 and the NEX-5R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and NEX-5R is 86 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and NEX-5R.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony NEX-5R to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be behind in sensor technology.