Sigma DP2s vs Sony A6100

Below, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2s and Sony A6100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A6100 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2s was unveiled 10 years prior to the A6100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP2s grades versus the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s has got outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2s versus the A6100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and A6100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and A6100.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A6100 to result in greater detail having an extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older DP2s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.