Sigma DP2s vs Sony QX30

Lets look much closer at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony QX30, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The DP2s was launched 5 years before the QX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP2s matches up versus the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s comes with 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) whilst the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony QX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2s versus the QX30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and QX30 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and QX30.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2s featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony QX30 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.