Sigma DP2x vs Sony A330

Its time to look more in depth at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony A330, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2x was introduced 22 months later than the A330 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DP2x grades against the A330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. 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 A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2x versus the A330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and A330 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and A330.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony A330 to show greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern DP2x is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.