Sigma DP2x vs Sony A300

Its time to examine more closely at the Sigma DP2x and Sony A300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A300 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2x was released 3 years later than the A300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the DP2x scores versus the A300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x features outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2x and Sony A300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2x and the A300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and A300 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and A300.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony A300 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger DP2x provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.