Sigma DP2s vs Sony A33

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma DP2s and Sony A33, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2s was released 6 months before the A33 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the DP2s grades versus the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2s and Sony A33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2s and the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and A33 is 86 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and A33.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A33 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.