Sigma DP2s vs Sony A99

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A99, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A99 (24MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2s was announced 3 years earlier than the A99 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the DP2s scores vs the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2s features external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the DP2s vs the A99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and A99 is 86 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and A99.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2s using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A99 will offer more detail with its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.