Sigma DP2 vs Sony A37

Lets look more in depth at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony A37, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 was introduced 3 years before the A37 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP2 scores vs the A37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 has got external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony A37 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 vs the A37.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and A37 is 86 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and A37.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A37 to provide extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older DP2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.