Sigma DP2s vs Sony a5100

The following is a in-depth review of the Sigma DP2s vs Sony a5100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and a5100 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2s was announced 5 years earlier than the a5100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP2s scores vs the a5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s features physical dimensions 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 a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2s vs Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2s against the a5100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and a5100 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and a5100.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony a5100 to give you greater detail with its extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.