Sigma DP2s vs Sony A99 II

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A99 II, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was brought out 7 years earlier than the A99 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DP2s grades vs the A99 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s and Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2s has external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2s vs the A99 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and A99 II is 86 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and A99 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2s due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 II will show greater detail having its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older DP2s will be behind in sensor technology.