Sigma DP2s vs Sony A580

Below, we will be matching up the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A580, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A580 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2s was introduced 15 months prior to the A580 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the DP2s scores against the A580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s features outer 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) while the Sony A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2s compared to the A580.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and A580 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and A580.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A580 to result in extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.