Sigma DP2s vs Sony A3000

The following is a thorough analysis of the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A3000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A3000 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2s was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A3000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the DP2s matches up versus the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s provides external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the DP2s versus the A3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and A3000 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and A3000.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A3000 to offer you more detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.