Sigma DP2 vs Sony QX30

Here, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP2 vs Sony QX30, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was announced 6 years earlier than the QX30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP2 scores vs the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2 vs Sony QX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the DP2 and the QX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and QX30 is 86 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and QX30.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony QX30 will give greater detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.