Sigma DP2x vs Sony A850

Here, we are matching up the Sigma DP2x and Sony A850, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A850 (25MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The DP2x was launched 10 months later than the A850 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the DP2x scores vs the A850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2x & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x has outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2x and Sony A850 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2x and the A850.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and A850 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and A850.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2x featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A850 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent DP2x provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.