Sigma DP2x vs Sony A380

Below is a thorough review of the Sigma DP2x and Sony A380, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A380 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2x was launched 18 months later than the A380 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP2x matches up against the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x offers physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2x versus the A380.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and A380 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and A380.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A380 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer DP2x is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.