Sigma DP2 vs Sony A99

Below, we will be looking at the Sigma DP2 and Sony A99, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A99 (24MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The DP2 was released 4 years earlier than the A99 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DP2 grades vs the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 has got 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 A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2 versus the A99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and A99 is 86 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and A99.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.