Sigma DP2s vs Sony A450

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2s and Sony A450, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2s was released 2 months later than the A450 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DP2s grades versus the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s has got physical 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) while the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2s against the A450.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and A450 is 86 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and A450.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A450 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.