Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-6

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma DP2x and Sony NEX-6, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2x was revealed 3 years prior to the NEX-6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DP2x matches up against the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x features exterior dimensions 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 NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2x and the NEX-6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and NEX-6 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and NEX-6.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-6 to result in greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older DP2x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.