Sigma DP2s vs Sigma SD10

Below is a in depth comparison of the Sigma DP2s versus Sigma SD10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2s was introduced 6 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DP2s grades versus the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s and Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2s versus Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2s and the SD10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and SD10 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and SD10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sigma DP2s to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer DP2s will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.