Sigma DP2 vs Sony NEX-C3

Its time to take a closer look at the Sigma DP2 and Sony NEX-C3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2 was brought out 23 months earlier than the NEX-C3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the DP2 grades against the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 has physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2 compared to the NEX-C3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and NEX-C3 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and NEX-C3.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-C3 to result in more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older DP2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.