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Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6100

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released August 2019
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A6100 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2 was revealed 11 years prior to the A6100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP2 grades versus the A6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony A6100

 DP2 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sigma DP2

 A6100 DP2 
ReleasedAugust 2019September 2009More modern by 120 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony A6100

 DP2 A6100 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2 vs the A6100.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and A6100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and A6100.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A6100 to offer you more detail because of its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography details
Sony A6100 Portrait photography details
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
82
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2
Street photography with Sony A6100
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
great ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6100 Sports photography highlights
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
no phase detect AF
75
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography information
Sony A6100 Travel photography information
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
86
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
48
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging information
Sony A6100 Vlogging information
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
no microphone jack
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
no image stabilization
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony A6100
 Sigma DP2Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Sony Alpha a6100
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-09-21 2019-08-28
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 5MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 425
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
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lbs) 396 gr (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $649 $748