Sigma DP2 vs Sony A77

Here, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2 versus Sony A77, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A77 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2 was revealed 3 years prior to the A77 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the DP2 grades versus the A77 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 & Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2 versus the A77.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and A77 is 86 and 59 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and A77.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony A77 to show more detail because of its extra 19MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be behind in sensor tech.