Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6100

Let's take a deeper look at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A6100 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2x was released 9 years before the A6100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the DP2x matches up versus the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x & Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the DP2x vs the A6100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and A6100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and A6100.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A6100 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be behind with regard to sensor technology.