Sigma DP2s vs Sigma fp L

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP2s vs Sigma fp L, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and fp L (61MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The DP2s was introduced 12 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP2s scores vs the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s offers outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2s vs the fp L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and fp L is 86 and 83 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and fp L.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2s having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will produce more detail using its extra 56MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older DP2s will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.