Sigma DP2 vs Sony QX100

The following is a extended review of the Sigma DP2 and Sony QX100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was manufactured 5 years prior to the QX100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the DP2 matches up versus the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 comes with 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) whilst the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 against the QX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and QX100 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and QX100.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony QX100 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.