Sigma DP2 vs Sony H70

In this article, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2 vs Sony H70, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and H70 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 was announced 15 months prior to the H70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DP2 scores versus the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 features 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 H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2 compared to the H70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and H70 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and H70.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony H70 will produce more detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older DP2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.