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Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6000

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Sigma DP2
(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
  • Introduced September 2009
  • New Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Later Model is Sony A6300
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6000, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2 was brought out 5 years before the A6000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DP2 grades vs the A6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony A6000

 DP2 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sigma DP2

 A6000 DP2 
AnnouncedApril 2014September 2009More modern by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony A6000

 DP2 A6000 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 comes with external 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) while the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2 against the A6000.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and A6000 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and A6000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony A6000 to give extra detail having its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6000 Portrait photography factors
56
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography highlights
Sony A6000 Street photography highlights
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (344g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
Sony A6000 Sports photography details
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
73
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2
Travel photography with Sony A6000
67
lighter than competition (280g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competitors (344g)
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6000 Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging details
Sony A6000 Vlogging details
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
33
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (344 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony A6000
 Sigma DP2Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-09-21 2014-04-23
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lbs) 344 gr (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $649 $548