Sigma DP2 vs Sony a3500
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched September 2009
- Updated by Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Older Model is Sony A3000
Sigma DP2 vs Sony a3500 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Sigma DP2 vs Sony a3500, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe DP2 was introduced 5 years earlier than the a3500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP2 scores against the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sigma DP2 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony a3500
DP2 | a3500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sigma DP2
a3500 | DP2 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | September 2009 | Fresher by 54 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony a3500
DP2 | a3500 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Sigma DP2 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 has got outer 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 a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Compare the Sigma DP2 vs Sony a3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 against the a3500.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and a3500 is 86 and 69 respectively.
Sigma DP2 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and a3500.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony a3500 to provide greater detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older DP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Sigma DP2 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP2 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-09-21 | 2014-03-21 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash modes | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 280 gr (0.62 lb) | 411 gr (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $649 | $398 |