Sigma DP2s vs Sony A35

Below, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP2s vs Sony A35, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A35 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2s was brought out 19 months before the A35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the DP2s matches up vs the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s and Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2s compared to the A35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and A35 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and A35.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A35 to result in greater detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older DP2s will be behind with regard to sensor tech.