Sigma DP2s vs Sony A6400

On this page, we are evaluating the Sigma DP2s vs Sony A6400, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A6400 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2s was brought out 10 years prior to the A6400 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DP2s grades against the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s & Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2s offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the DP2s vs the A6400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and A6400 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and A6400.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A6400 to provide you with more detail having its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older DP2s will be behind with regard to sensor tech.