Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-6

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2s was launched 4 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the DP2s grades versus the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s has got external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2s compared to the NEX-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and NEX-6 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and NEX-6.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-6 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.