Sigma DP2s vs Sony A290

Below, we are comparing the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A290, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A290 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2s was launched 3 months before the A290 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the DP2s grades versus the A290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2s vs the A290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and A290 is 86 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and A290.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A290 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.