Sigma DP2s vs Sony A65

On this page, we will be matching up the Sigma DP2s and Sony A65, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2s was brought out 21 months earlier than the A65 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the DP2s matches up versus the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2s compared to the A65.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and A65 is 86 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and A65.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A65 to give you extra detail having its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.