Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6500

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6500, 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 image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A6500 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 was unveiled 8 years before the A6500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP2 scores vs the A6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 and Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 versus the A6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and A6500 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and A6500.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A6500 to give extra detail having an extra 19MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.