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Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6600

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Successor is Sigma DP2s
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Newer Model is Sony A6700
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6600, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2 was launched 11 years prior to the A6600 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DP2 matches up versus the A6600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony A6600

 DP2 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sigma DP2

 A6600 DP2 
ReleasedAugust 2019September 2009More modern by 120 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony A6600

 DP2 A6600 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2 compared to the A6600.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and A6600 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and A6600.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A6600 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
Portrait photography with Sony A6600
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography advice
Sony A6600 Street photography advice
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (280g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography advice
Sony A6600 Sports photography advice
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (810 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (280 grams)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
84
better than average battery (810 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6600 Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging information
Sony A6600 Vlogging information
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
no external microphone port
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony A6600
 Sigma DP2Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-09-21 2019-08-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 - 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 lb) 503 gr (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $649 $1,198