Sigma DP2s vs Sony A300

Following is a thorough overview of the Sigma DP2s and Sony A300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2s was unveiled 2 years after the A300 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DP2s scores against the A300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2s has physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2s and Sony A300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the DP2s versus the A300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and A300 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and A300.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A300 to offer greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The younger DP2s is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.